Beaverton, OR vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 26.9). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 96,945 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Beaverton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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