Maple Valley, WA vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 28,434 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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