Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 466,742 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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