Oceanside, CA vs Vancouver, WA
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
Vancouver
63.8
#1741 nationally
Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.0). Vancouver leads in cost of living index (127 vs 161). Vancouver leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 63.8 (#1741) |
| Population | 170,020 | 196,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $508,393 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $73,626 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+7.0 |
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
63.8 Score
Vancouver, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$508,393
Population
196,442
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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