Side-by-side
Oakland vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA42 | Washington, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 42 | 55 |
| Affordability | 54 | 66 |
| Housing | 10 | 35 |
| Jobs | 33 | 36 |
| Safety | 9 | 21 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 57 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,998 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,083 | $1,785 |
| Median home value | $880,000 | $705,000 |
| Median HH income | $93,000 | $101,000 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 443K | 680K |
| Summer high / winter low | 73° / 45° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 261 | 203 |