Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.3). Fort Lauderdale leads in cost of living index (127 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $75,376).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 184,255 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+15.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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