Portland, OR vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $78,423). Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 635,067 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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