Imperial, CA vs Spokane 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.6). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $66,483). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 21,591 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+5.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Spokane Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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D+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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