Cypress, CA vs Puyallup, 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.
Cypress
62.9
#1810 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Cypress leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Puyallup leads in cost of living index (129 vs 177). Cypress leads in crime level (7.8 vs 10.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cypress, CA | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1810) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 48,782 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,082,664 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $117,461 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+10.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Cypress, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,082,664
Population
48,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
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D-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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