Side-by-side
Arlington vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, VA68 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 55 |
| Affordability | 65 | 80 |
| Housing | 52 | 33 |
| Jobs | 89 | 42 |
| Safety | 65 | 36 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,676 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $864,800 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $140,160 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Population | 235.5K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 225 |