Battle Ground, WA vs Modesto, 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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Battle Ground leads in crime level (2.2 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $73,375).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 22,285 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+11.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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