Puyallup, WA vs Santa Clarita, 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 Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.3). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $90,592). Puyallup leads in cost of living index (129 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Puyallup, WA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1824) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 42,179 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,027 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $90,592 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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