High Point, NC vs Puyallup, 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 32 min). Puyallup leads in walk score (32 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 116,926 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+10.8 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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