Chico, 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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 29.8 min). Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 19.2). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $65,932).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 101,301 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+16.8 |
D
66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
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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