Imperial, CA vs Spokane, 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
68.2
#1341 nationally
Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $56,891). Spokane leads in cost of living index (98 vs 118). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 21,591 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 98 |
| 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 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
Pacific
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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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