Burien, WA vs Simpsonville, 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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.7). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 50,730 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| 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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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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