Oakley, CA vs Yakima, WA
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.
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Oakley leads in crime level (4.0 vs 14.9). Yakima leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 43.4 min). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $55,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakley, CA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1765) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 45,761 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $660,649 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $120,915 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 43.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+14.3 |
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63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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