Los Angeles, CA vs Oakland, CA

Los Angeles, CA vs Oakland, CA: What the data shows

Los Angeles, CA is in Los Angeles, CA while Oakland, CA is in Oakland, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Oakland, CA is the more affordable option at $1,097,200 median — $902,801 less than Los Angeles, CA's $2,000,001. WYLT rates Los Angeles, CA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Oakland, CA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Los Angeles, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Oakland, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Los Angeles, CA has Low flood risk and Oakland, CA has Low flood risk.

Oakland, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Los Angeles, CA scores 38/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Oakland, CA's 75/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Los Angeles, CA rates 5/10 and Oakland, CA rates 5/10.