Kirkland, WA vs Scottsdale, AZ
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
Scottsdale
68.2
#1340 nationally
Scottsdale leads in cost of living index (124 vs 179). Kirkland leads in walk score (51 vs 37). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $98,721).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Scottsdale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 68.2 (#1340) |
| Population | 91,194 | 265,356 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $854,394 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $98,721 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+3.5 |
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
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D+
68.2 Score
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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