Central Point, OR vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 28.9 min). Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.0). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $79,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 19,171 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+23.0 |
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
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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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