Burien, WA vs Greer, SC
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
Greer
70.3
#1114 nationally
Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 25). Greer leads in cost of living index (99 vs 139). Greer leads in crime level (9.4 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Greer, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 70.3 (#1114) |
| Population | 50,730 | 44,387 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $353,318 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $73,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+22.2 |
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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
Pacific
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70.3 Score
Greer, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$353,318
Population
44,387
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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