Portage, IN vs Walnut, 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.
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $71,317). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, IN | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1027) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 38,513 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,590 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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