Tacoma, WA vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $54,398). Woonsocket leads in cost of living index (105 vs 118). Woonsocket leads in walk score (57 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1654) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 221,776 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,203 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+14.4 |
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+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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