Apple Valley, CA vs Spokane, 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.
Apple Valley
59.5
#1950 nationally
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Spokane leads in walk score (48 vs 13). Spokane leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 39.7 min). Spokane leads in cost of living index (98 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, CA | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.5 (#1950) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 75,036 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,609 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $62,898 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 39.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+5.0 |
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59.5 Score
Apple Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,609
Population
75,036
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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