Oak Harbor, WA vs Saratoga, 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.
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $68,039). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 28.3 min). Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Harbor, WA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1146) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 24,016 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,285 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $68,039 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.6 | D+40.0 |
C-
70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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