Houston, TX vs Tukwila, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 126). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 25.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+51.7 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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