Beaverton, OR vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Beaverton leads in cost of living index (134 vs 174). Beaverton leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 30.1 min). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $88,899).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 96,945 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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