Kent, 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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Kent leads in cost of living index (134 vs 161). Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 13.4). Kent leads in walk score (40 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 133,378 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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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