Marshall, TX 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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Oakdale
63.4
#1772 nationally
Oakdale leads in walk score (52 vs 23). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 35.1 min). Oakdale leads in median household income ($83,110 vs $49,162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Oakdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 63.4 (#1772) |
| Population | 24,118 | 23,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $558,603 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $83,110 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | R+11.0 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D
63.4 Score
Oakdale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,603
Population
23,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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