Poway, CA vs Puyallup, 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.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.3). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $90,592). Puyallup leads in cost of living index (129 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 48,051 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+10.8 |
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66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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