El Mirage, AZ vs Lynnwood, 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Lynnwood
63.5
#1764 nationally
Lynnwood leads in walk score (54 vs 27). Lynnwood leads in crime level (7.2 vs 10.5). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Lynnwood, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 63.5 (#1764) |
| Population | 35,850 | 43,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $760,273 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $72,241 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+19.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D
63.5 Score
Lynnwood, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$760,273
Population
43,867
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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