Escondido, CA vs Oroville, 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.
Escondido
61.3
#1912 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Escondido leads in crime level (11.9 vs 26.9). Escondido leads in median household income ($77,554 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Escondido, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1912) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 148,122 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,994 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $77,554 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Escondido has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.3 Score
Escondido, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$796,994
Population
148,122
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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