Oakland, CA vs Paducah, KY
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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Paducah
79.7
#110 nationally
Paducah leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 32.1 min). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 38). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $46,984).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Paducah, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 79.7 (#110) |
| Population | 433,823 | 26,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $190,460 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $46,984 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 16.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 38 |
| Crime Level | High | 7.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+34.9 |
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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C+
79.7 Score
Paducah, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,460
Population
26,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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