Lakewood, OH 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.
Lakewood
79.6
#114 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Lakewood leads in crime level (3.9 vs 16.3). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (94 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $63,299).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, OH | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#114) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 49,337 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $297,929 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $63,299 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+15.1 |
C+
79.6 Score
Lakewood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,929
Population
49,337
Crime
Low
Walk Score
70
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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