Forest Grove, OR vs San Marcos, 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.
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.2). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 166). San Marcos leads in median household income ($99,413 vs $77,977).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 26,799 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+16.8 |
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66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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