Oakland, CA vs Redwood City, 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Oakland leads in cost of living index (155 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $85,459). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 433,823 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 62 |
| Crime Level | High | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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