New Britain, 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $53,766). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 48). New Britain leads in cost of living index (104 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 74,080 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+53.6 |
C-
70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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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