Middletown, DE 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.
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 25,022 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+53.6 |
C-
70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
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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