Oakland, CA vs Rowlett, TX
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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 19). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 155). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 433,823 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 19 |
| Crime Level | High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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