Alabaster, AL vs Lynnwood, WA
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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Lynnwood
63.5
#1764 nationally
Lynnwood leads in walk score (54 vs 10). Alabaster leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.2). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Lynnwood, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 63.5 (#1764) |
| Population | 34,107 | 43,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $760,273 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $72,241 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+19.0 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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D
63.5 Score
Lynnwood, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$760,273
Population
43,867
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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