Happy Valley, OR vs Simi Valley, 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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Happy Valley leads in cost of living index (153 vs 176). Happy Valley leads in median household income ($126,108 vs $112,144). Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 28,409 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Simi Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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