Side-by-side
Oakland vs New Orleans vs Washington vs Stockton
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA39 | New Orleans, LA46 | Washington, DC48 | Stockton, CA47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 39 | 46 | 48 | 47 |
| Affordability | 45 | 81 | 48 | 71 |
| Housing | 14 | 29 | 30 | 35 |
| Jobs | 21 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
| Safety | 4 | 3 | 32 | 13 |
| Climate | 100 | 90 | 99 | 96 |
| Amenities | 71 | 53 | 74 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,342 | $4,259 | $5,154 | $4,558 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,222 | $1,414 | $2,152 | $1,691 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $296,400 | $724,600 | $412,900 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $55,339 | $106,287 | $76,851 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| Population | 438.1K | 376K | 672.1K | 320.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 44° | 91° / 45° | 88° / 29° | 94° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 261 | 216 | 203 | 257 |