Apache Junction, AZ vs Oak Harbor, 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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.7). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 28.5 min). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 41,153 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+16.6 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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