Oakland, CA vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 32.1 min). Spanish Fork leads in cost of living index (118 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 433,823 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 30 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+39.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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