Burbank, 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 39). Oceanside leads in cost of living index (161 vs 191). Burbank leads in crime level (10.7 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 102,755 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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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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