Ashland, OR vs Garden Grove, 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.
Ashland
68.9
#1267 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Ashland leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 29.1 min). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $64,767). Ashland leads in cost of living index (140 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ashland, OR | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1267) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 21,061 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $559,336 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $64,767 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.9 Score
Ashland, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$559,336
Population
21,061
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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