Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, TX
VS
Urban Honolulu, HI
🏆 Urban Honolulu leads 15 of 23 categories
Arlington
Texas
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,736
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
393,469 ✓ Larger
Urban Honolulu
Hawaii
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,772 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
348,547
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, TX
Pros
Homes cost $554k less ($251,300 vs $805,500)
Rent averages $437/mo less ($1,297 vs $1,734)
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Urban Honolulu
Cons
Violent crime (482.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Urban Honolulu by $11,036/yr
Urban Honolulu, HI
Pros
62% less violent crime than Arlington
Violent crime is well below the national average (185.2 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $11,036 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.1%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 58°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $805,500
Higher rents — median is $1,734/mo
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Arlington
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 106.8 (100 = US avg)
Arlington
Median Home Value
$554k less
$251,300 vs $805,500
Arlington
Summer Heat
16.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 79.0°F
Urban Honolulu
Median Income
$11,036
$82,772 vs $71,736/yr
Urban Honolulu
Violent Crime
62% lower
185.2 vs 482.9 per 100k
Urban Honolulu
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Urban Honolulu, HI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ✓ Lower | $805,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,297 ✓ Lower | $1,734⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $82,772 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.8% ✓ Higher | 7.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 122⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 85 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 | 13.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.9% | 90.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ARLINGTON ISD | Hawaii Department of Education |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.9°F | 76.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 79.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 31.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 393,469 ✓ Larger | 348,547 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% ✓ Higher | 48.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.1% | 21.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Urban Honolulu's 106.8 (US average = 100).
Arlington is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Urban Honolulu leads 15 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 8 and Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($251,300 vs $805,500 median home), income ($71,736 vs $82,772), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, TX and Urban Honolulu, HI are about 3,770 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.