Somerville, MA vs Tigard, 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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Tigard
68.1
#1351 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 43). Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.7). Tigard leads in cost of living index (135 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Tigard, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 68.1 (#1351) |
| Population | 80,407 | 55,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $607,011 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $101,354 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+34.0 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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D+
68.1 Score
Tigard, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$607,011
Population
55,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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