Shoreline, WA vs Windsor, 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.
Shoreline
66.6
#1527 nationally
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Shoreline leads in walk score (50 vs 36). Windsor leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 28.9 min). Windsor leads in median household income ($128,115 vs $106,184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shoreline, WA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1527) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 61,353 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $803,451 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $106,184 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+46.2 |
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66.6 Score
Shoreline, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$803,451
Population
61,353
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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