Kirkland, WA vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Kirkland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 12.8). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $82,539). Pico Rivera leads in cost of living index (148 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 91,194 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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