Oakland, CA vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in median household income ($109,551 vs $85,459). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 63). White Plains leads in average commute (28 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 433,823 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 63 |
| Crime Level | High | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+26.3 |
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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C-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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