Apache Junction, AZ vs Battle Ground, 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.

Apache Junction

64.6

#1681 nationally

vs

Battle Ground

68.3

#1323 nationally

Battle Ground leads in crime level (2.2 vs 11.7). Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $56,209). Battle Ground leads in walk score (32 vs 21).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apache Junction, AZ Battle Ground, WA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1681) 68.3 (#1323)
Population 41,153 22,285
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,285 $608,297
Median Household Income $56,209 $94,360
Average Commute 28.5 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 21 32
Crime Level 11.7 2.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+22.1 D+7.0