Auburn, WA 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.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 161). Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 14.9). Oceanside leads in walk score (39 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 83,870 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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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