Beaverton, OR vs El Cajon, CA
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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $64,128). Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 11.9). El Cajon leads in walk score (61 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | El Cajon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 62.5 (#1848) |
| Population | 96,945 | 102,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $812,181 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $64,128 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+16.8 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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