Imperial, CA 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 10.8). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $66,218). Moses Lake leads in cost of living index (107 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Moses Lake, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 69.1 (#1255) |
| Population | 21,591 | 26,299 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $367,681 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $66,218 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+37.5 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Moses Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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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