Oakland, CA vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $53,159). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 155). Sweetwater leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 433,823 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Oakland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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