Burien, WA vs Carol Stream, IL
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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 11.7). Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 36). Carol Stream leads in cost of living index (113 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Carol Stream, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 75.4 (#460) |
| Population | 50,730 | 38,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $388,952 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $103,525 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.3 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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