Madison, MS 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.
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 16.3). Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 7). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 27,987 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+15.1 |
C
75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
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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