Lacey, WA vs San Dimas, 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.
Lacey
68.1
#1347 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Lacey leads in crime level (5.1 vs 7.7). Lacey leads in cost of living index (122 vs 166). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $79,874).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lacey, WA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1347) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 58,326 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,030 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $79,874 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.4 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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