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Oakland, CA vs Edmonds, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Edmonds or is it cheaper to live in Oakland?
- Edmonds is 30.3% less expensive than Oakland.

Which city has more affordable housing, Edmonds or Oakland?
- Edmonds housing costs are 14.1% less expensive than Oakland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oakland or is Health Care more affordable in Edmonds.
- Health related expenses are 25.8% less in Edmonds.
 Oakland, CAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock136.2100
 Food & Groceries111.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing316.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$803,100$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.8100
 Miscellaneous158.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 5 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 Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 14 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 14 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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