Burbank, IL 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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 155). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 59). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $81,060).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 28,164 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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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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