Oakland, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $85,459). Oakland leads in average commute (32.1 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 433,823 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | High | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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