Lake Oswego, OR vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 9.0). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 39,924 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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