Oakland, CA vs Schenectady, NY
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
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in cost of living index (99 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $54,650). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 433,823 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 62 |
| Crime Level | High | 17.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+10.8 |
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+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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