Jacksonville, FL vs Oakley, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 43.4 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 985,843 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+38.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
View Jacksonville, FL →
D
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
View Oakley, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Jacksonville for: