Lompoc, CA vs Puyallup, 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.
Lompoc
63.6
#1755 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Lompoc leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $66,947). Puyallup leads in crime level (10.3 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lompoc, CA | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1755) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 43,045 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $597,835 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $66,947 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+10.8 |
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63.6 Score
Lompoc, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$597,835
Population
43,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
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D-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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