Murfreesboro, TN vs Tulare, CA
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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Tulare
67.5
#1418 nationally
Tulare leads in walk score (40 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in crime level (11.5 vs 15.7). Tulare leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Tulare, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 67.5 (#1418) |
| Population | 165,430 | 71,092 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $359,959 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $65,933 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+20.7 |
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
View Murfreesboro, TN →
D+
67.5 Score
Tulare, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$359,959
Population
71,092
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
View Tulare, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Murfreesboro for: