Cornelius, NC vs Tualatin, OR
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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.0). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.6 min). Cornelius leads in cost of living index (122 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 33,139 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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