Burien, WA vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.7). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 52). Burien leads in cost of living index (139 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 50,730 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D
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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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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