2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Oakland, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Norfolk is 10.5% shorter than it is for residents of Oakland.
- 60.5% fewer residents of Norfolk work from home compared to residents of Oakland.
 Oakland, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Oakland, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit18.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Oakland, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%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 Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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