Oakland, CA vs Sayreville, NJ
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
Sayreville
65.1
#1653 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 31). Sayreville leads in cost of living index (125 vs 155). Sayreville leads in median household income ($95,250 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Sayreville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 65.1 (#1653) |
| Population | 433,823 | 45,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $541,415 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $95,250 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 31 |
| Crime Level | High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+8.0 |
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
65.1 Score
Sayreville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$541,415
Population
45,496
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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