Oakland, CA vs St. Charles, MO
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
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 33). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 155). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 433,823 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 33 |
| Crime Level | High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+17.0 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
View Oakland, CA →
C
76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
View St. Charles, MO →
Try a different matchup
Swap Oakland for: