Maple Valley, WA vs Menlo Park, 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in walk score (58 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.3). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 28,434 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+50.3 |
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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