McMinnville, 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.
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
McMinnville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 19.1). National City leads in walk score (69 vs 43). McMinnville leads in cost of living index (115 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McMinnville, OR | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1334) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 34,450 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,040 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $65,318 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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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