Beaverton, OR vs La Mesa, 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
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Beaverton leads in cost of living index (134 vs 160). La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 52). Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 11.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | La Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 62.8 (#1822) |
| Population | 96,945 | 60,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $896,209 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $83,649 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 160 |
| 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-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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