Decatur, AL vs Walla Walla, WA
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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Walla Walla leads in crime level (7.8 vs 16.6). Walla Walla leads in walk score (47 vs 25). Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 58,321 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | R+8.1 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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