Dickinson, TX vs Mountlake Terrace, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in walk score (52 vs 28). Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 138). Mountlake Terrace leads in median household income ($96,104 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 21,834 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+19.0 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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