Side-by-side
Oakland vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA36 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 36 | 57 |
| Affordability | 27 | 24 |
| Housing | 8 | 19 |
| Jobs | 39 | 71 |
| Safety | 0 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 71 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,352 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,385 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 438.1K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 44° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 299 |