Decatur, AL vs Milwaukie, 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Milwaukie
70
#1145 nationally
Milwaukie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 16.6). Milwaukie leads in walk score (53 vs 25). Milwaukie leads in median household income ($78,676 vs $55,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Milwaukie, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 70 (#1145) |
| Population | 58,321 | 21,594 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $522,702 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $78,676 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+9.7 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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70 Score
Milwaukie, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,702
Population
21,594
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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