Oakland, CA vs Roswell, GA
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
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $85,459). Roswell leads in cost of living index (128 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 67.3 (#1443) |
| Population | 433,823 | 91,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $662,376 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $122,924 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 22 |
| Crime Level | High | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+44.9 |
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+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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