Puyallup, WA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 32). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Puyallup, WA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1824) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 42,179 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,027 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $90,592 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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