Lebanon, OR vs National City, 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.
Lebanon
67.9
#1369 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Lebanon leads in crime level (3.9 vs 19.1). Lebanon leads in cost of living index (105 vs 143). National City leads in median household income ($59,850 vs $53,246).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lebanon, OR | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1369) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 19,726 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,559 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $53,246 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Lebanon is missing data for 1 metric that National City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.9 Score
Lebanon, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$397,559
Population
19,726
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,246
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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