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    City vs city

    Maple Valley, WA vs Tacoma, WA

    Maple ValleyTacoma
    Population28,121220,482
    Population growth (1 yr)0.8%0.6%
    Median home value$672,000$454,600
    Median rent$2,189$1,597
    Household income$147,546$83,857
    Unemployment4.8%5.3%
    Bachelor's degree+30%21%
    State crime /100k2,3092,309

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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