Mountlake Terrace, 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.
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.2). Mountlake Terrace leads in cost of living index (138 vs 207). South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $96,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountlake Terrace, WA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1439) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 21,516 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $678,553 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $96,104 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+50.3 |
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
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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