Los Altos, CA vs Pasco, 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.

Los Altos

67.9

#1370 nationally

vs

Pasco

69.2

#1243 nationally

Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $68,924). Los Altos leads in walk score (46 vs 32). Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Los Altos, CA Pasco, WA
WhereAtHome Score 67.9 (#1370) 69.2 (#1243)
Population 29,990 81,482
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $4,601,729 $421,383
Median Household Income $250,001 $68,924
Average Commute 22.8 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 46 32
Crime Level 2.1 Moderate
School Rating N/A 5.8
Cost of Living Index N/A 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+40.0 R+22.7