Corvallis, OR vs Gardena, 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.
Corvallis
69.7
#1173 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Corvallis leads in crime level (5.0 vs 19.3). Corvallis leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.4 min). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Corvallis, OR | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1173) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 61,087 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,289 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $61,610 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.7 Score
Corvallis, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$565,289
Population
61,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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