Question 1

Is Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Tacoma, WA is cheaper. The median home price in Seattle, WA is approximately $773,200 and in Tacoma, WA it is approximately $534,500 — a difference of $238,700.

Question 2

Is Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA safer?

Accepted Answer

Tacoma, WA scores higher on safety. Seattle, WA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High. Tacoma, WA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA is more walkable. Seattle, WA has a Walk Score of 90/100 and Tacoma, WA has a Walk Score of 81/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA?

Accepted Answer

Seattle, WA has higher-rated schools. Seattle, WA has a school rating of 7.8/10 and Tacoma, WA has a rating of 6.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Seattle, WA	Tacoma, WA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$773K	$535K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$111K ✓ Higher income	$57K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	90/100 ✓ More walkable	81/100
Transit Score	89/100 ✓ Better transit	75/100
Bike Score	80/100 ✓ More bikeable	62/100
Commute	N/A	60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.8/10 ✓ Better schools	6.3/10
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersTransit riders	Young professionalsUrban commutersWalkers

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