Burien, WA vs Washington, UT
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
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 15). Washington leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.7). Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 50,730 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+52.3 |
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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
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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