Richland, WA vs Walker, 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.
Richland
69.9
#1159 nationally
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
Richland leads in walk score (34 vs 22). Richland leads in median household income ($89,283 vs $72,020). Walker leads in cost of living index (100 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richland, WA | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1159) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 63,757 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,131 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $89,283 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+5.4 |
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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C-
70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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