Fredericksburg, VA 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $83,445).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 28,928 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+53.6 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
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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