Kent, WA vs National City, CA
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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
National City leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Kent leads in median household income ($86,966 vs $59,850). Kent leads in crime level (13.4 vs 19.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 133,378 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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