Loveland, CO 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.
Loveland
66.6
#1522 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Loveland leads in crime level (8.6 vs 16.3). Loveland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loveland, CO | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1522) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 79,352 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $501,662 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $81,898 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+15.1 |
D
66.6 Score
Loveland, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$501,662
Population
79,352
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
West
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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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