Maple Valley, WA vs San Carlos, 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
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
San Carlos leads in walk score (47 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 5.8). San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $137,595).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | San Carlos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 66.8 (#1504) |
| Population | 28,434 | 28,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $2,457,746 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $219,413 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| 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
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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