McMinnville, OR vs Turlock, 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.
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
McMinnville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 13.0). McMinnville leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 25.7 min). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $65,318).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McMinnville, OR | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1334) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 34,450 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,040 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $65,318 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+11.0 |
D+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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