Battle Ground, WA 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.
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 32). Battle Ground leads in cost of living index (125 vs 155). Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Ground, WA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1323) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 22,285 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,297 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $94,360 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+53.6 |
D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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