Shaker Heights, OH vs Washington, DC

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.

Shaker Heights

78.4

#182 nationally

vs

Washington

66.2

#1580 nationally

Shaker Heights leads in crime level (3.5 vs 25.4). Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 45). Shaker Heights leads in cost of living index (104 vs 181).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Shaker Heights, OH Washington, DC
WhereAtHome Score 78.4 (#182) 66.2 (#1580)
Population 28,541 678,972
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $356,977 $576,796
Median Household Income $96,494 $101,722
Average Commute 23.6 min 30.5 min
Walk Score 45 98
Crime Level 3.5 25.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 181
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+31.5 D+86.1