Davis, CA vs Medford, OR
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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Medford
68.8
#1283 nationally
Davis leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.5). Medford leads in cost of living index (117 vs 175). Medford leads in average commute (17 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Medford, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 68.8 (#1283) |
| Population | 65,832 | 85,098 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $412,596 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $65,647 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 17 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+6.4 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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68.8 Score
Medford, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,596
Population
85,098
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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