Tacoma, WA vs Temecula, 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.
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 30). Temecula leads in median household income ($111,881 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1654) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 221,776 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,203 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+1.3 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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