Maple Valley, WA vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in cost of living index (148 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $137,595).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 28,434 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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