Oakdale, CA vs Tavares, FL
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.
Oakdale
63.4
#1772 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 10.8). Oakdale leads in median household income ($83,110 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakdale, CA | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1772) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 23,045 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $558,603 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $83,110 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Oakdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.4 Score
Oakdale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,603
Population
23,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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