Lacey, WA vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Lacey
68.1
#1347 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 29). Lacey leads in median household income ($79,874 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lacey, WA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1347) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 58,326 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,030 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $79,874 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.4 | R+3.5 |
D+
68.1 Score
Lacey, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$517,030
Population
58,326
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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