Lindenwold, NJ 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.
Lindenwold
70
#1144 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $53,645). Lindenwold leads in cost of living index (102 vs 161). Lindenwold leads in crime level (11.0 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lindenwold, NJ | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1144) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 21,685 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,054 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $53,645 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+16.8 |
C-
70 Score
Lindenwold, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,054
Population
21,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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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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