Oceanside, CA vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 39). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 170,020 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.6 |
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+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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