Oakland, CA vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 155). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 70).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 433,823 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 70 |
| Crime Level | High | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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