Apple Valley, CA 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.

Apple Valley

59.5

#1950 nationally

vs

Oakland

62

#1880 nationally

Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 13). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $62,898). Apple Valley leads in cost of living index (123 vs 155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, CA Oakland, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.5 (#1950) 62 (#1880)
Population 75,036 433,823
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,609 $717,798
Median Household Income $62,898 $85,459
Average Commute 39.7 min 32.1 min
Walk Score 13 73
Crime Level 14.1 High
School Rating N/A 4.8
Cost of Living Index 123 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+53.6