Meriden, CT 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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 40). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 155). Meriden leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 60,111 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+53.6 |
C
75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
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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