Oakland, CA vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 32.1 min). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 433,823 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Oakland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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