Oceanside, CA vs Staunton, VA
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
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 12.6). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 161). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $59,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 170,020 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+13.4 |
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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C
75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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