Caldwell, ID vs Edmonds, WA
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.
Caldwell
65.9
#1597 nationally
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
Edmonds leads in walk score (48 vs 24). Edmonds leads in crime level (7.1 vs 12.4). Edmonds leads in median household income ($110,057 vs $65,259).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Caldwell, ID | Edmonds, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1597) | 63.9 (#1729) |
| Population | 68,336 | 42,701 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,102 | $922,484 |
| Median Household Income | $65,259 | $110,057 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.6 | D+19.0 |
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65.9 Score
Caldwell, ID
Idaho community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$402,102
Population
68,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
West
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63.9 Score
Edmonds, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,484
Population
42,701
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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