2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Oakland, CA vs Atlanta, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 4.5% shorter than it is for residents of Oakland.
- 19.5% more residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Oakland.
 Oakland, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Oakland, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit18.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Oakland, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.5%2.9%
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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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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