Bellevue, WA vs Encinitas, CA
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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 43). Bellevue leads in cost of living index (175 vs 215). Encinitas leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 154,331 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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