Tacoma, WA vs Waynesboro, VA
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
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 28.4 min). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $52,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1654) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 221,776 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,203 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+5.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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