Burlington, NC vs Oxnard, 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 60,032 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+15.1 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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