Side-by-side
Oakland vs Tacoma
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA40 | Tacoma, WA48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 40 | 48 |
| Affordability | 46 | 79 |
| Housing | 6 | 35 |
| Jobs | 36 | 24 |
| Safety | 0 | 13 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 71 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,324 | $4,528 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,385 | $1,605 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $454,600 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $83,857 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 438.1K | 220.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 46° | 75° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 159 |