Escondido, CA vs West Linn, 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.
Escondido
61.3
#1912 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.9). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $77,554). Escondido leads in walk score (45 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Escondido, CA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1912) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 148,122 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,994 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $77,554 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+9.7 |
D-
61.3 Score
Escondido, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$796,994
Population
148,122
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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C-
70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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