Oakland, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in school rating (7.2 vs 4.8). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 57). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 433,823 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 57 |
| Crime Level | High | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 4.8 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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