Bremerton, WA 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.
Bremerton
65.9
#1596 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 51). Bremerton leads in cost of living index (119 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $68,556).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bremerton, WA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1596) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 45,450 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,829 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $68,556 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.9 | D+53.6 |
D
65.9 Score
Bremerton, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,829
Population
45,450
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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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
C
Pacific
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