Mountlake Terrace, WA vs Reedley, 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.
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Reedley
66.5
#1539 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.5). Mountlake Terrace leads in median household income ($96,104 vs $61,629). Reedley leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountlake Terrace, WA | Reedley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1439) | 66.5 (#1539) |
| Population | 21,516 | 25,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $678,553 | $391,683 |
| Median Household Income | $96,104 | $61,629 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+4.4 |
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
66.5 Score
Reedley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,683
Population
25,958
Crime
High
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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