Oakland, CA vs Westfield, MA
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
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155). Westfield leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.1 min). Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 73).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 433,823 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 90 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+8.9 |
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
76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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