Oshkosh, WI vs Watsonville, 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.
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 10.9). Oshkosh leads in cost of living index (92 vs 152). Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oshkosh, WI | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#317) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 66,184 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,743 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $59,186 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | D+54.4 |
C
76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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