Oceanside, CA vs Yuba City, 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
Yuba City
65.6
#1625 nationally
Yuba City leads in cost of living index (127 vs 161). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $70,412). Yuba City leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oceanside, CA | Yuba City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1941) | 65.6 (#1625) |
| Population | 170,020 | 68,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $874,097 | $445,145 |
| Median Household Income | $86,701 | $70,412 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 11.6 |
| 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 | R+31.4 |
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
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D
65.6 Score
Yuba City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$445,145
Population
68,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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