Milwaukie, OR vs San Marcos, 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
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
Milwaukie leads in walk score (53 vs 33). Milwaukie leads in cost of living index (125 vs 166). San Marcos leads in median household income ($99,413 vs $78,676).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukie, OR | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1145) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 21,594 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,702 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $78,676 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+16.8 |
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-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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