Maricopa, AZ 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.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Oakley leads in walk score (28 vs 13). Oakley leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.2). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $88,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 71,022 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+38.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
View Maricopa, AZ →
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 →