Lompoc, CA vs Tacoma, 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
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 131). Lompoc leads in walk score (53 vs 52). Lompoc leads in median household income ($66,947 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lompoc, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1755) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 43,045 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $597,835 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $66,947 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+10.8 |
D
63.6 Score
Lompoc, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$597,835
Population
43,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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