Oakland, CA vs Woburn, 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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 46). Woburn leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 32.1 min). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 433,823 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 46 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+39.5 |
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+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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