Beaverton, OR vs Vista, 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
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Beaverton leads in cost of living index (134 vs 158). Vista leads in crime level (8.7 vs 10.0). Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 63.3 (#1784) |
| Population | 96,945 | 98,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $879,716 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $88,715 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 158 |
| 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
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D
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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