Bellevue, WA vs Laguna Hills, CA
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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 41). Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $122,902). Bellevue leads in cost of living index (175 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 154,331 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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