El Centro, CA vs Wilsonville, 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.
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Wilsonville
68.2
#1342 nationally
Wilsonville leads in crime level (3.8 vs 9.0). El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 30). Wilsonville leads in median household income ($83,210 vs $54,922).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | Wilsonville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 68.2 (#1342) |
| Population | 43,772 | 26,345 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $630,814 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $83,210 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+9.7 |
C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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D+
68.2 Score
Wilsonville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$630,814
Population
26,345
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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