Demand-Backed Comparison

Compare Alexandria vs Arlington on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Biggest tradeoff: Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, Virginia is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, weaker on safety.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population159,467207,627
Elevation39 ft(12 m)233 ft(71 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$656,941
$794,369
Median Rent
$2,299
$2,557
Median Income$113,179$145,703
Rent Burden24%21%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days294 days/yr294 days/yr
Avg. High67°F67°F
Comfort Score66/100Good66/100Good
Temp Swing44°F44°F
Annual Rainfall56"(142 cm)56"(142 cm)
Annual Snowfall3"(8 cm)3"(8 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 48 (Avg)42 days > 100
AQI 48 (Avg)41 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score6868
Transit Score6774
Safety Score78 / 10074 / 100
School Rating8.3/108.8/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 66%Cable: 100%
Fiber: 94%Cable: 100%
Demographics
Median Age37.4 years26.8 years
College Educated66%78%
Remote Workers22%22%
Nature Access
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