Lodi, NJ vs Oroville, 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.
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Lodi leads in crime level (4.4 vs 26.9). Lodi leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, NJ | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1254) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 25,832 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,738 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Lodi has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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