Lexington, NC vs Spokane, 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.
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Spokane leads in median household income ($56,891 vs $36,868). Spokane leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 19,840 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+5.0 |
D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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