Batavia, IL vs Maple Valley, 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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Batavia leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 39.1 min). Batavia leads in cost of living index (117 vs 148). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $113,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 26,235 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+51.7 |
C-
72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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