Richland, WA vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 34). Richland leads in crime level (6.9 vs 12.0). Richland leads in cost of living index (120 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richland, WA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1159) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 63,757 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,131 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $89,283 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Richland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,131
Population
63,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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