Columbus, GA 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.
Columbus
76.2
#370 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 155). Columbus leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, GA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#370) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 201,877 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,343 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $54,561 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+53.6 |
C
76.2 Score
Columbus, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$174,343
Population
201,877
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
View Columbus, GA →
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
View Oakland, CA →