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    City vs city

    Fresno, CA vs Oakland, CA

    FresnoOakland
    Population543,615438,072
    Population growth (1 yr)0.4%0.1%
    Median home value$348,500$924,700
    Median rent$1,324$1,917
    Household income$66,804$97,369
    Unemployment8.7%6.0%
    Bachelor's degree+17%27%
    State crime /100k2,2562,256

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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