Los Angeles, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in school rating (5.4 vs 4.8). Oakland leads in cost of living index (155 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | High |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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