Bessemer, AL vs Spokane 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Spokane Valley leads in crime level (6.6 vs 47.8). Spokane Valley leads in median household income ($66,483 vs $34,953). Bessemer leads in cost of living index (85 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 25,037 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+5.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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