Fullerton, 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.

Fullerton

60.7

#1927 nationally

vs

Oceanside

60

#1941 nationally

Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 39). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $86,701). Oceanside leads in cost of living index (161 vs 175).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fullerton, CA Oceanside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1927) 60 (#1941)
Population 139,250 170,020
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,226 $874,097
Median Household Income $99,279 $86,701
Average Commute 30 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 54 39
Crime Level 12.5 12.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 161
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+16.8