Arlington, VA vs Woonsocket, RI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $54,398). Woonsocket leads in cost of living index (105 vs 151). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 238,643 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+14.4 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
View Arlington, VA →
D+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
View Woonsocket, RI →
Try a different matchup
Swap Arlington for: