Oakland, CA vs Snellville, 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
Snellville
69.3
#1233 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 17). Snellville leads in cost of living index (105 vs 155). Oakland leads in average commute (32.1 min vs 38.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Snellville, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 69.3 (#1233) |
| Population | 433,823 | 22,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $357,350 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $88,586 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 38.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 17 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+16.5 |
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+
69.3 Score
Snellville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$357,350
Population
22,067
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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