Richmond, CA 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.

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

vs

Walla Walla

71.6

#969 nationally

Walla Walla leads in crime level (7.8 vs 25.3). Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 34.6 min). Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $58,179).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Richmond, CA Walla Walla, WA
WhereAtHome Score 60.3 (#1940) 71.6 (#969)
Population 114,106 33,339
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $610,065 $420,895
Median Household Income $86,618 $58,179
Average Commute 34.6 min 12.9 min
Walk Score 59 47
Crime Level 25.3 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 155 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 R+8.1