Alameda, CA vs Tukwila, WA

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.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Tukwila

60.9

#1918 nationally

Alameda leads in crime level (8.7 vs 25.4). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $76,331). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 41).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Tukwila, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 60.9 (#1918)
Population 75,353 21,135
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $578,581
Median Household Income $129,917 $76,331
Average Commute 33.4 min 26.8 min
Walk Score 68 41
Crime Level 8.7 25.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+51.7