San Marcos, CA vs Wilsonville, 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
Wilsonville
68.2
#1342 nationally
Wilsonville leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.1). Wilsonville leads in cost of living index (136 vs 166). San Marcos leads in median household income ($99,413 vs $83,210).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, CA | Wilsonville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1870) | 68.2 (#1342) |
| Population | 94,188 | 26,345 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,736 | $630,814 |
| Median Household Income | $99,413 | $83,210 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+9.7 |
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+
68.2 Score
Wilsonville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$630,814
Population
26,345
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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