Oceanside, CA vs Wake Forest, NC
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.
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.6). Oceanside leads in walk score (39 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 170,020 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+25.6 |
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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D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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