Lexington, NC 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.
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 161). Lexington leads in average commute (22 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 19,840 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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