Granite City, IL vs Oxnard, 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $58,681). Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 26,908 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+15.1 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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