Oakland, CA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Poughkeepsie leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 433,823 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 61 |
| Crime Level | High | 17.6 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+5.4 |
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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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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