La Mesa, CA vs Lake Oswego, 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.
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.4). La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 37). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $83,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Lake Oswego, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 69.3 (#1227) |
| Population | 60,537 | 39,924 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $889,944 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+9.7 |
D-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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