Montgomery, AL 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (89 vs 154). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $54,166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 195,287 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+15.1 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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