Alpharetta, GA vs Mercer Island, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.8). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in walk score (33 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 67,056 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+51.7 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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