Edmonds, WA vs South San Francisco, CA
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.
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 48). Edmonds leads in cost of living index (159 vs 207). Edmonds leads in crime level (7.1 vs 8.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmonds, WA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1729) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 42,701 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,484 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $110,057 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+50.3 |
D
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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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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