Anniston, AL vs Oakland, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $45,642). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 21,167 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+53.6 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
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Pacific
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