Portland, OR vs Tualatin, OR
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
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 29). Tualatin leads in median household income ($105,542 vs $78,423). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 635,067 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+34.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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