Niles, IL 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.
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Niles leads in cost of living index (115 vs 155). Niles leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 32.1 min). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $75,783).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Niles, IL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#599) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 29,513 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,795 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $75,783 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
C
74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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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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