Golden, CO 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.4). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $90,990). Golden leads in walk score (42 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 20,242 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+9.7 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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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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