Fall River, MA 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 155). Fall River leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 93,840 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+53.6 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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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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