Hercules, CA vs Marysville, 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.

Hercules

63.3

#1776 nationally

vs

Marysville

63.6

#1756 nationally

Hercules leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.4). Marysville leads in cost of living index (131 vs 171). Marysville leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 40.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hercules, CA Marysville, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.3 (#1776) 63.6 (#1756)
Population 26,582 72,916
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $743,984 $626,088
Median Household Income $125,880 $98,288
Average Commute 40.4 min 31.5 min
Walk Score 29 23
Crime Level 4.6 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 131
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+19.0