Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, TX
VS
Spring Valley, NV
🏆 Spring Valley leads 13 of 23 categories
Arlington
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,736 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
393,469 ✓ Larger
Spring Valley
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,341
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
220,114
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, TX
Pros
Homes cost $124k less ($251,300 vs $375,200)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.6%)
Rent averages $226/mo less ($1,297 vs $1,523)
Cooler summers — July highs near 96°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (482.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Spring Valley, NV
Pros
81% less violent crime than Arlington
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $375,200
Higher rents — median is $1,523/mo
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 5.6%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Median Income
$2,395
$71,736 vs $69,341/yr
Arlington
Median Home Value
$124k less
$251,300 vs $375,200
Arlington
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.6% unemployment
Spring Valley
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Spring Valley
Violent Crime
81% lower
94.1 vs 482.9 per 100k
Spring Valley
Summer Heat
9.9°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 95.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Spring Valley, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ✓ Lower | $375,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,297 ✓ Lower | $1,523⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,736 ✓ Higher | $69,341 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.8% | 10.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 122⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% ✓ Higher | 30.0% |
| High School or Higher | 85.9% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ARLINGTON ISD | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.9°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 6.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 393,469 ✓ Larger | 220,114 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% ✓ Higher | 49.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 11.1% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Spring Valley's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Spring Valley is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Spring Valley leads 13 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 10 and Spring Valley wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Arlington to Spring Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($251,300 vs $375,200 median home), income ($71,736 vs $69,341), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, TX and Spring Valley, NV are about 1,059 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.