Beaverton, OR vs Chico, 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 19.2). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 24.3 min). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $65,932).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Chico, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 66.4 (#1544) |
| Population | 96,945 | 101,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $464,980 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $65,932 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 19.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+3.1 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D
66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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