Fresno, CA 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Fresno leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 28.4 min). Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 47). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $63,001).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 545,716 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+10.8 |
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
Pacific
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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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