Franklin Town, 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.
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+10.8 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
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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