Oregon City, OR vs Santee, 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.
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Oregon City leads in cost of living index (129 vs 154). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $90,174). Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon City, OR | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1586) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 37,351 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,330 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $90,174 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+16.8 |
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66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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