Park Ridge, IL vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 13). Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.6). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $137,964).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Ridge, IL | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#621) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 37,897 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,303 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $137,964 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+51.7 |
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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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