La Quinta, CA 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.
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 22). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Quinta, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1673) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 39,081 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $741,874 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $92,776 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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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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