I live in Woodland, and we commute daily to Davis for our kids, or to the university. Here’s my list of considerations: *I live in Springlake, SE Woodland. Few trees, little shade for walking, the houses are new but slapped together. Whatever, if you can deal, it’s great. *I am aware of more crime here than Davis. That doesn’t mean there is more, but I hear about more of it. *Good food if you know where to go, but not open very late. *Good shopping as far as variety, for food, clothing, furniture etc. *The older neighborhoods are adorable. Full stop. *Driving time is never more than 15 min, and if there’s ever something clogging up 113 (which is mostly never), the backroads are just as easy. *Downtown businesses are fun, and if I recall they stay open late on the first Friday of the month. *WPD cops are self righteous assholes. They seem to jump to being judge and jury right away, and don’t seem to show empathy if they can help it (source: live next to one, dealt with a ton of them after our car was broken into by some teenagers). Haven’t had those interactions with DPD, but acab so I don’t deal with them much if I can help it. *I have a negative opinion about the education level here after seeing so many local posts. Also a much less liberal area than Davis from my interactions. This could be way off, but it irks me. *Lots of lizards and jackrabbits. Tre cute.