Bend, OR vs Union City, 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.2). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 33 min). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $82,671).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 104,557 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+53.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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