Oakland, CA vs San Bruno, 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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $85,459). Oakland leads in cost of living index (155 vs 214). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 433,823 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 56 |
| Crime Level | High | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 214 |
| 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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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