Belmont, CA vs Sammamish, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.5). Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 13). Sammamish leads in cost of living index (201 vs 284).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 26,622 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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