Head to Head
San Jose, CA vs Oakland, CA
San Jose leads with a Fun Score of 64, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, San Jose wins 11 and Oakland wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Jose
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Oakland
- 11 of 23
| Factor | San Jose, CA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 54 | 79 Best |
| Drinks | 29 | 64 Best |
| Coffee | 66 | 83 Best |
| Live Music | 35 | 80 Best |
| Star Power | 63 | 80 Best |
| Outdoors | 50 Best | 42 |
| Culture | 29 | 73 Best |
| Events | 57 Best | 30 |
| Sports | 59 Best | 27 |
| Unique Hangouts | 53 | 54 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 33 |
| Climate | 88 | 91 Best |
| Transit Quality | 64 | 90 Best |
| Walkability | 75 | 88 Best |
| Higher Education | 35 Best | 11 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 82 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 46 Best | 92 |
| Traffic | 83 Best | 87 |
| Air Quality | 34 | 28 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 86 Best | 87 |
| Weather Extremes | 6 Best | 7 |
| Economic Strain | 20 Best | 53 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →