Athens, AL vs Marysville, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Marysville
63.6
#1756 nationally
Marysville leads in median household income ($98,288 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 131). Athens leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Marysville, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 63.6 (#1756) |
| Population | 30,904 | 72,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $626,088 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $98,288 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+19.0 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
63.6 Score
Marysville, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$626,088
Population
72,916
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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