Norwalk, 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.

Norwalk

63.4

#1771 nationally

vs

Oceanside

60

#1941 nationally

Norwalk leads in walk score (61 vs 39). Norwalk leads in crime level (10.3 vs 12.6). Norwalk leads in cost of living index (152 vs 161).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Norwalk, CA Oceanside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1771) 60 (#1941)
Population 98,078 170,020
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $763,397 $874,097
Median Household Income $91,259 $86,701
Average Commute 29.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 61 39
Crime Level 10.3 12.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 152 161
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+16.8