Fresno, CA vs SeaTac, 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
SeaTac leads in crime level (11.2 vs 20.1). SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in walk score (47 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 545,716 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+51.7 |
D
66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
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D
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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