Alhambra, CA vs Tacoma, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 169). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 52). Alhambra leads in median household income ($80,234 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 79,776 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
D
63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
View Alhambra, CA →
D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
View Tacoma, WA →