Edmonds, WA vs Soledad, 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.
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Edmonds leads in walk score (48 vs 29). Edmonds leads in median household income ($110,057 vs $85,040). Soledad leads in cost of living index (143 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmonds, WA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1729) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 42,701 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,484 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $110,057 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+29.9 |
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63.9 Score
Edmonds, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,484
Population
42,701
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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