Oceanside, CA vs Riverside, 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.
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.2). Riverside leads in cost of living index (140 vs 161). Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 170,020 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+1.3 |
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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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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