Central Point, OR vs Santa Monica, 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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 32). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 19,171 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+32.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
View Central Point, OR →
F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
View Santa Monica, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Central Point for: