Waco, TX vs Yakima, 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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in walk score (49 vs 35). Waco leads in crime level (11.7 vs 14.9). Yakima leads in median household income ($55,734 vs $47,421).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 144,816 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | R+14.3 |
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77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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