Maple Valley, WA vs National City, 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
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 19.1). National City leads in walk score (69 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $59,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 28,434 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
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-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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