Vancouver, WA vs Westminster, 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.
Vancouver
63.8
#1741 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 41). Vancouver leads in cost of living index (127 vs 171). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 16.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Vancouver, WA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1741) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 196,442 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,393 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $73,626 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+2.6 |
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63.8 Score
Vancouver, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$508,393
Population
196,442
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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