San Jacinto, CA 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.
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 27). Tacoma leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 42.5 min). San Jacinto leads in median household income ($73,682 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Jacinto, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1901) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 55,440 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $486,127 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $73,682 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 42.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.8 |
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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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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