Calumet City, IL vs Oxnard, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Calumet City leads in cost of living index (92 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $56,727). Calumet City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 16.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 34,358 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+15.1 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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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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