Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Kent, WA
VS
Spring Valley, NV
🏆 Spring Valley leads 18 of 22 categories
Kent
Washington
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,966 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High
Population
135,169
Spring Valley
Nevada
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,341
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
220,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Kent, WA
Pros
Households earn $17,625 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 106°F
Cons
Violent crime (489.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $478,400
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Higher rents — median is $1,742/mo
Spring Valley, NV
Pros
81% less violent crime than Kent
Homes cost $103k less ($375,200 vs $478,400)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Rent averages $219/mo less ($1,523 vs $1,742)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Kent
Cons
Median income trails Kent by $17,625/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Kent
Median Income
$17,625
$86,966 vs $69,341/yr
Spring Valley
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Spring Valley
Violent Crime
81% lower
94.1 vs 489.7 per 100k
Spring Valley
Median Home Value
$103k less
$375,200 vs $478,400
Spring Valley
Summer Heat
27.5°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 78.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Kent, WA | Spring Valley, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $478,400⚠ High | $375,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,742⚠ High | $1,523⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $86,966 ✓ Higher | $69,341 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6%⚠ High | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.5 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.1% | 10.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 149⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 129⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 180⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.9% | 30.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Kent School District | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.4°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 78.3°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7" | 6.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,169 | 220,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.8% ✓ Higher | 49.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kent's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Spring Valley's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Spring Valley is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Spring Valley leads 18 of 22 categories. Kent wins 4 and Spring Valley wins 18. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Kent to Spring Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($478,400 vs $375,200 median home), income ($86,966 vs $69,341), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Kent, WA and Spring Valley, NV are about 858 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.