Portland, OR vs Santee, 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 635,067 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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