Charlotte, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 897,720 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 16.3 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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