Madera, 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 42). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $61,626). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 68,079 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+10.8 |
D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
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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