Bartow, FL vs Olympia, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Olympia
64
#1725 nationally
Olympia leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 127). Olympia leads in median household income ($73,851 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Olympia, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 64 (#1725) |
| Population | 20,584 | 55,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $536,583 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $73,851 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+20.4 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
64 Score
Olympia, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$536,583
Population
55,733
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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