Oakland, CA vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 32.1 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 433,823 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 58 |
| Crime Level | High | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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