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Oakland
Alameda County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Oakland · Overall
81
Activities is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Oakland · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Oakland · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Oakland · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Oakland · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Oakland · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Oakland · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Oakland · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Oakland · Getting around & family visits
Region
Oakland · Region
Oakland metro
County
Oakland · County
Alameda County
Last checked
Oakland · Last checked
May 31, 2026
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