Millville, NJ 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.
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Millville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155). Millville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millville, NJ | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#880) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 27,358 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,332 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $65,279 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.8 | D+53.6 |
C-
72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
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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