Murfreesboro, TN 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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $70,451).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 165,430 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+53.6 |
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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