Montclair, 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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Tacoma

65.1

#1654 nationally

Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Tacoma, WA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 65.1 (#1654)
Population 37,545 221,776
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $496,203
Median Household Income $72,789 $65,891
Average Commute 31.3 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 57 52
Crime Level 17.6 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.4
Cost of Living Index 139 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+10.8