Providence, RI vs West Linn, 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.

Providence

67.8

#1384 nationally

vs

West Linn

70.1

#1139 nationally

West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $50,991). Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 34). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Providence, RI West Linn, OR
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1384) 70.1 (#1139)
Population 189,692 26,629
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $437,919 $779,602
Median Household Income $50,991 $134,116
Average Commute 24.8 min 25 min
Walk Score 72 34
Crime Level Moderate-High 1.6
School Rating 4.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 151
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.4 D+9.7