Augusta, GA 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Augusta leads in crime level (14.2 vs 25.4). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 41). Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $50,605).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 205,414 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+51.7 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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