Milwaukie, OR 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.
Milwaukie
70
#1145 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Milwaukie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 10.3). Milwaukie leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Milwaukie leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukie, OR | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1145) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 21,594 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,702 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $78,676 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+10.8 |
C-
70 Score
Milwaukie, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,702
Population
21,594
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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