Seattle, WA vs Winchester, VA
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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $62,495). Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 51). Winchester leads in cost of living index (111 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 755,078 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+28.4 |
D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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