Patterson, CA vs Walla Walla, 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.

Patterson

63.1

#1799 nationally

vs

Walla Walla

71.6

#969 nationally

Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 43.9 min). Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $58,179). Walla Walla leads in cost of living index (111 vs 132).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Patterson, CA Walla Walla, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.1 (#1799) 71.6 (#969)
Population 25,063 33,339
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $508,049 $420,895
Median Household Income $86,031 $58,179
Average Commute 43.9 min 12.9 min
Walk Score 42 47
Crime Level 7.5 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.0 R+8.1