Portland, OR vs Rocklin, 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Rocklin
67.9
#1373 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 34). Rocklin leads in median household income ($116,006 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 156).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Rocklin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 67.9 (#1373) |
| Population | 635,067 | 73,472 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $696,194 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $116,006 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | R+8.5 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Rocklin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$696,194
Population
73,472
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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