Glendale, 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.
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Lynnwood
63.5
#1764 nationally
Lynnwood leads in crime level (7.2 vs 13.4). Lynnwood leads in walk score (54 vs 40). Glendale leads in cost of living index (109 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Lynnwood, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1555) | 63.5 (#1764) |
| Population | 253,855 | 43,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,789 | $760,273 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $72,241 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+19.0 |
D
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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