Haines City, FL 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.
Haines City
71.8
#957 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 22). Tacoma leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 34.1 min). Haines City leads in cost of living index (100 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haines City, FL | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#957) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 37,272 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $295,548 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $57,718 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+10.8 |
C-
71.8 Score
Haines City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$295,548
Population
37,272
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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