Glendale, CA vs McMinnville, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
McMinnville leads in cost of living index (115 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 43). McMinnville leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | McMinnville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 68.2 (#1334) |
| Population | 187,050 | 34,450 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $488,040 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $65,318 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.1 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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