Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, TX
VS
St. George, UT
🏆 St. George leads 15 of 23 categories
Arlington
Texas
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,736 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
393,469 ✓ Larger
St. George
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,333
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
96,174
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, TX
Pros
Homes cost $164k less ($251,300 vs $415,200)
Cooler summers — July highs near 96°F vs 102°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (482.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 3.3%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than St. George
St. George, UT
Pros
57% less violent crime than Arlington
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (3.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Arlington
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $415,200
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Median Income
$2,403
$71,736 vs $69,333/yr
Arlington
Median Home Value
$164k less
$251,300 vs $415,200
St. George
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 96.1 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
St. George
Violent Crime
57% lower
210.0 vs 482.9 per 100k
St. George
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
3.3% vs 5.6% unemployment
St. George
Summer Heat
6.0°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 95.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, TX | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 96.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ✓ Lower | $415,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,297 ✓ Lower | $1,335⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,736 ✓ Higher | $69,333 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 3.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.8% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 122⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 32.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.9% | 94.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ARLINGTON ISD | Washington District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer | 54.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 9.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" ✓ Less | 1.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 393,469 ✓ Larger | 96,174 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% | 67.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.1% | 22.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 103.3 vs St. George's 96.1 (US average = 100).
St. George is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. George leads 15 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 8 and St. George wins 15. 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 St. George or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($251,300 vs $415,200 median home), income ($71,736 vs $69,333), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, TX and St. George, UT are about 979 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.