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Atlanta, GA vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland has 54.2% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Oakland has 20.3% more Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 14.5% better than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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