Portland, OR vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 15). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 39.2 min). Wildomar leads in median household income ($89,912 vs $78,423).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 635,067 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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