Battle Ground, WA vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 32). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 22,285 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+3.5 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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