High Point, NC vs Moses Lake, WA
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Moses Lake leads in walk score (29 vs 23). Moses Lake leads in crime level (10.8 vs 12.5). Moses Lake leads in median household income ($66,218 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Moses Lake, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 69.1 (#1255) |
| Population | 116,926 | 26,299 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $367,681 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $66,218 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+37.5 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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