Arcadia, CA vs Portage, IN
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $71,317). Portage leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 54,157 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Arcadia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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