Oakland, CA vs West Springfield Town, 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
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 35). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 32.1 min). West Springfield Town leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 433,823 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 35 |
| Crime Level | High | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 117 |
| 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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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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