San Marcos, CA 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.
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in cost of living index (138 vs 166). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.7 min). San Marcos leads in walk score (33 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1870) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 94,188 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,736 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $99,413 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+34.0 |
D-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
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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