Oakland, CA vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 59). Pico Rivera leads in cost of living index (148 vs 155). Pico Rivera leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 433,823 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 59 |
| Crime Level | High | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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