Coon Rapids, MN 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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155). Coon Rapids leads in average commute (24 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 63,377 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+53.6 |
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74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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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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