National City, CA 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.
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
National City leads in walk score (69 vs 32). Puyallup leads in crime level (10.3 vs 19.1). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $59,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | National City, CA | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1876) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 55,236 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $692,459 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $59,850 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+10.8 |
D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
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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