Puyallup, WA vs Windsor, CA
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.
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (6.4 vs 10.3). Windsor leads in median household income ($128,115 vs $90,592). Windsor leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Puyallup, WA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1824) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 42,179 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,027 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $90,592 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+46.2 |
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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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D
66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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