Hercules, CA vs Walla Walla, 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

Walla Walla

71.6

#969 nationally

Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 40.4 min). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $58,179). Hercules leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hercules, CA Walla Walla, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.3 (#1776) 71.6 (#969)
Population 26,582 33,339
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $743,984 $420,895
Median Household Income $125,880 $58,179
Average Commute 40.4 min 12.9 min
Walk Score 29 47
Crime Level 4.6 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 R+8.1