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Seattle, WA vs Tacoma, WA

CategorySeattle, WATacoma, WA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$800K$535K

Lower price

Median Rent$3K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$100K

Higher income

$57K
Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score30/10081/100

More walkable

Transit Score28/10075/100

Better transit

Bike Score67/100

More bikeable

62/100
Commute9 min

Shorter commute

60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.1/10

Better schools

6.3/10
Best for
young professionalsstudentsremote workers
Young professionalsUrban commutersWalkers

Bottom line

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

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