Hoover, AL 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.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 17). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 92,448 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+53.6 |
C-
72.9 Score
Hoover, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$443,268
Population
92,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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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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