Madera, CA 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 25.4). Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $61,626). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 68,079 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+51.7 |
D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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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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