Oakland, CA vs Windsor, CA
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
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 36). Windsor leads in median household income ($128,115 vs $85,459). Windsor leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 433,823 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 36 |
| Crime Level | High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+46.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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