Oakland, CA vs Sugar Hill, 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
Sugar Hill
67.1
#1466 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 8). Sugar Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Sugar Hill leads in median household income ($94,520 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Sugar Hill, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 67.1 (#1466) |
| Population | 433,823 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $457,390 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $94,520 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 8 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| 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+
67.1 Score
Sugar Hill, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$457,390
Population
25,889
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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