Sammamish, WA vs Seattle, WA

Sammamish, WA vs Seattle, WA: What the data shows

Sammamish, WA is in Sammamish, WA while Seattle, WA is in Seattle, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Seattle, WA is the more affordable option at $850,000 median — $438,200 less than Sammamish, WA's $1,288,200. WYLT rates Sammamish, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Seattle, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Sammamish, WA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Sammamish, WA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Seattle, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Sammamish, WA has Low flood risk and Seattle, WA has Low flood risk.

Seattle, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Sammamish, WA scores 41/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Seattle, WA's 77/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Sammamish, WA has the higher school rating — Sammamish, WA rates 8.5/10 and Seattle, WA rates 8.3/10.