Gilbert, AZ vs Kirkland, 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Kirkland leads in walk score (51 vs 28). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 179). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $105,842).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Kirkland, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 68 (#1358) |
| Population | 275,411 | 91,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $1,212,741 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $135,608 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+51.7 |
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72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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