Prescott Valley, AZ 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.
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 16). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.4 min). Prescott Valley leads in cost of living index (111 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prescott Valley, AZ | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1549) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 50,045 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,374 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $66,617 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.9 | D+10.8 |
D
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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