Anaheim, CA vs Oceanside, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $77,892). Anaheim leads in cost of living index (145 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 353,085 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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