Burien, WA vs Kissimmee, FL
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
Kissimmee
63.1
#1795 nationally
Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $45,319). Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 30). Kissimmee leads in cost of living index (107 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Kissimmee, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 63.1 (#1795) |
| Population | 50,730 | 81,269 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $359,462 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $45,319 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+1.4 |
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
Pacific
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D
63.1 Score
Kissimmee, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$359,462
Population
81,269
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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