Milwaukie, OR vs Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
Milwaukie
70
#1145 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.3). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in median household income ($166,747 vs $78,676). Milwaukie leads in cost of living index (125 vs 242).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukie, OR | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1145) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 21,594 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,702 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $78,676 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
70 Score
Milwaukie, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,702
Population
21,594
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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