Oakland, CA vs Tamarac, 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
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $59,140). Tamarac leads in cost of living index (109 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Tamarac, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 69.9 (#1162) |
| Population | 433,823 | 72,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $294,542 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $59,140 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 30 |
| Crime Level | High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+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
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D+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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