Mukilteo, WA vs Santa Paula, 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.
Mukilteo
66.3
#1560 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Mukilteo leads in crime level (2.9 vs 9.0). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 25). Mukilteo leads in median household income ($123,036 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mukilteo, WA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1560) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 21,011 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $909,085 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $123,036 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+15.1 |
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66.3 Score
Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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