Anaheim, CA vs Edmonds, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
Edmonds leads in median household income ($110,057 vs $77,892). Anaheim leads in cost of living index (145 vs 159). Anaheim leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Edmonds, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 63.9 (#1729) |
| Population | 353,085 | 42,701 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $922,484 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $110,057 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.0 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
Edmonds, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,484
Population
42,701
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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