Lake Oswego, OR vs Roseville, 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.
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Roseville
66.3
#1562 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.0). Lake Oswego leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.7 min). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $112,265).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 66.3 (#1562) |
| Population | 39,924 | 159,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $651,227 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $112,265 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+8.5 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Roseville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$651,227
Population
159,135
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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