Laguna Hills, CA vs Mountlake Terrace, 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.
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in cost of living index (138 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $96,104). Mountlake Terrace leads in walk score (52 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Hills, CA | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1840) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 30,243 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,236,917 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $122,902 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.0 |
D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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