Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 146). Tacoma leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 42,318 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+10.8 |
D
66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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