Kirkland, WA vs Lexington, SC
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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Kirkland leads in walk score (51 vs 25). Kirkland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.2). Lexington leads in cost of living index (103 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Lexington, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 76.7 (#323) |
| Population | 91,194 | 24,921 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $307,772 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $78,164 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+33.5 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
View Kirkland, WA →
C
76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
View Lexington, SC →