Montebello, 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $72,317). Oceanside leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 60,015 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
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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