Springfield, OR vs Walnut Creek, CA
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.
Springfield
69.9
#1161 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $60,982). Springfield leads in cost of living index (109 vs 197). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, OR | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1161) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 61,085 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $421,652 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $60,982 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+38.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Springfield, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$421,652
Population
61,085
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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