Modesto, CA vs Yakima, 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.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.4 min). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $55,734). Yakima leads in cost of living index (107 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 218,915 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+14.3 |
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64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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