Richland, WA vs Union City, 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.
Richland
69.9
#1159 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Richland leads in cost of living index (120 vs 201). Richland leads in crime level (6.9 vs 11.2). Richland leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richland, WA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1159) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 63,757 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,131 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $89,283 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+53.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Richland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,131
Population
63,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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