Los Angeles vs Oakland Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of September 24, 2026, Los Angeles, CA has cleaner air than Oakland, CA — AQI 50 (Good) vs 55 (Moderate), a gap of 5 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Los Angeles's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Oakland's by PM2.5.
Los Angeles, CA
Good
Oakland, CA
Moderate
Summary
Los Angeles has 5 points better air quality
Los Angeles has an AQI of 50 compared to 55
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Los Angeles | Oakland | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 61 | AQI 55 | Oakland |