Cypress, CA vs Forest Grove, 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.

Cypress

62.9

#1810 nationally

vs

Forest Grove

66.1

#1584 nationally

Cypress leads in median household income ($117,461 vs $77,977). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 177). Cypress leads in walk score (53 vs 41).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cypress, CA Forest Grove, OR
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1810) 66.1 (#1584)
Population 48,782 26,799
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,082,664 $526,407
Median Household Income $117,461 $77,977
Average Commute 31.1 min 28.9 min
Walk Score 53 41
Crime Level 7.8 9.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 177 123
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+34.0