Apopka, FL vs Oakland, CA
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.
Apopka
65.6
#1620 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 18). Apopka leads in cost of living index (115 vs 155). Apopka leads in median household income ($87,394 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 59,113 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+53.6 |
D
65.6 Score
Apopka, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,515
Population
59,113
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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