Mountlake Terrace, WA vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 52). Mountlake Terrace leads in cost of living index (138 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $96,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountlake Terrace, WA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1439) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 21,516 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $678,553 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $96,104 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+39.5 |
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+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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