Maple Valley, WA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 8.2). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 24). South San Francisco leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 28,434 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 207 |
| 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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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