Burien, WA vs Westminster, 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 52). Burien leads in cost of living index (139 vs 171). Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $80,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 50,730 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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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
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61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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