Tacoma, WA vs Turlock, 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
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 46). Turlock leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1654) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 221,776 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,203 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+11.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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