Hackensack, NJ 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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 155). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 32.1 min). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 45,736 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+53.6 |
C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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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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