Citrus Heights, CA vs Oakdale, 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.

Citrus Heights

65.5

#1627 nationally

vs

Oakdale

63.4

#1772 nationally

Citrus Heights leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 35.1 min). Oakdale leads in walk score (52 vs 43). Oakdale leads in crime level (10.8 vs 12.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Citrus Heights, CA Oakdale, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.5 (#1627) 63.4 (#1772)
Population 86,239 23,045
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $476,900 $558,603
Median Household Income $75,022 $83,110
Average Commute 27.6 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 43 52
Crime Level 12.0 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 133
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 R+11.0