Lake Oswego, OR vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.2). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $92,258).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 39,924 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+14.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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