Patterson, 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.

Patterson

63.1

#1799 nationally

vs

Puyallup

62.8

#1824 nationally

Patterson leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.3). Puyallup leads in average commute (32 min vs 43.9 min). Patterson leads in walk score (42 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Patterson, CA Puyallup, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.1 (#1799) 62.8 (#1824)
Population 25,063 42,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $508,049 $573,027
Median Household Income $86,031 $90,592
Average Commute 43.9 min 32 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 7.5 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.0 D+10.8