Oceanside, CA vs Rohnert Park, 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
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 12.6). Rohnert Park leads in median household income ($93,322 vs $86,701). Rohnert Park leads in walk score (41 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 170,020 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+46.2 |
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
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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