Chowchilla, CA 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.
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Olympia
64
#1725 nationally
Olympia leads in walk score (39 vs 25). Olympia leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.3 min). Olympia leads in crime level (15.5 vs 18.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chowchilla, CA | Olympia, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1763) | 64 (#1725) |
| Population | 19,328 | 55,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,908 | $536,583 |
| Median Household Income | $67,212 | $73,851 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+20.4 |
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63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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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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