Tigard, OR vs Whittier, 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.
Tigard
68.1
#1351 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Tigard leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.4). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 43). Tigard leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tigard, OR | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1351) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 55,590 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $607,011 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $101,354 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.1 Score
Tigard, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$607,011
Population
55,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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