Burien, WA vs Campbell, 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Campbell
60.5
#1930 nationally
Campbell leads in median household income ($141,794 vs $84,583). Burien leads in cost of living index (139 vs 233). Burien leads in crime level (11.7 vs 13.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Campbell, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 60.5 (#1930) |
| Population | 50,730 | 41,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $1,881,250 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $141,794 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 233 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+40.0 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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60.5 Score
Campbell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,881,250
Population
41,700
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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