Alameda, CA vs Bismarck, ND
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 33.4 min). Bismarck leads in cost of living index (106 vs 206). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Bismarck, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 72.8 (#819) |
| Population | 75,353 | 75,092 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $383,424 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $76,014 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+43.2 |
D
63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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