Mountlake Terrace, WA vs New York City, NY
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.
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 52). Mountlake Terrace leads in cost of living index (138 vs 187). Mountlake Terrace leads in average commute (30.9 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountlake Terrace, WA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1439) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 21,516 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $678,553 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $96,104 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+64.8 |
D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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