Oakland, CA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 155). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 433,823 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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