Portland, 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 55). Portland leads in median household income ($78,423 vs $72,458). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 635,067 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+2.6 |
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
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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