Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oakland, CA
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy leads 12 of 23 categories
Oakland
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$94,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
507⚠ High
Population
437,825 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,668
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oakland, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (5.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 38°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 72°F vs 83°F
Households earn $3,721 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $883,800
Violent crime (1925.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Property crime (7230.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Quincy, MA
Pros
83% less violent crime than Oakland
Homes cost $321k less ($563,200 vs $883,800)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Oakland
Smaller class sizes — 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 5.8%)
Snowy winters — about 51" of snow per year
Median income trails Oakland by $3,721/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Oakland
Median Income
$3,721
$94,389 vs $90,668/yr
Oakland
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.7% unemployment
Quincy
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Quincy
Violent Crime
83% lower
335.1 vs 1925.3 per 100k
Quincy
Median Home Value
$321k less
$563,200 vs $883,800
Quincy
Summer Heat
11.4°F warmer
July avg high 83.0°F vs 71.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $883,800⚠ High | $563,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,849⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,901⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,389 ✓ Higher | $90,668 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.5 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 20.3% ✓ Higher | 15.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 400⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 507⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 344⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (98) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.8:1 | 13.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% ✓ Higher | 46.9% |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oakland Unified | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.8°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 71.6°F | 83.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.5" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 437,825 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.1% | 43.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.1% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.1% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oakland's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Quincy is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Quincy leads 12 of 23 categories. Oakland wins 11 and Quincy wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Oakland to Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($883,800 vs $563,200 median home), income ($94,389 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oakland, CA and Quincy, MA are about 2,687 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.