Santa Monica, 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.
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 29). Tualatin leads in cost of living index (138 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 89,922 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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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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