Puyallup, WA vs San Jacinto, 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.
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
San Jacinto leads in crime level (7.0 vs 10.3). Puyallup leads in average commute (32 min vs 42.5 min). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $73,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Puyallup, WA | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1824) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 42,179 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,027 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $90,592 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+1.3 |
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
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D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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