Oakland, CA vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 15). Westfield leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 433,823 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 15 |
| Crime Level | High | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+6.1 |
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
75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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