Oakland, CA vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 155). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 433,823 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 21 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+22.2 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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