Oxnard, CA vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 16.3). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $90,409). Oxnard leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1864) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 198,488 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,743 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $90,409 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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