Richardson, TX 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.8). Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 23.7 min). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $58,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 117,435 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+8.1 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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