Pullman, WA vs Saginaw, MI
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.
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Saginaw
75
#523 nationally
Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 60.3). Saginaw leads in cost of living index (79 vs 118). Pullman leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 19.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pullman, WA | Saginaw, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#882) | 75 (#523) |
| Population | 32,863 | 43,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,863 | $134,495 |
| Median Household Income | $41,479 | $35,521 |
| Average Commute | 13.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 60.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | R+3.3 |
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72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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75 Score
Saginaw, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$134,495
Population
43,185
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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