Houston, TX vs Maple Valley, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $57,791). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 24). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+51.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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