Milwaukie, OR vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Milwaukie leads in cost of living index (125 vs 138). Milwaukie leads in median household income ($78,676 vs $72,458). Milwaukie leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukie, OR | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1145) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 21,594 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,702 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $78,676 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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