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San Bernardino, CA vs Oakland, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Oakland is 3.4% longer than it is for residents of San Bernardino.
- 233.2% more residents of Oakland work from home compared to residents of San Bernardino.
 San Bernardino, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3227
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 Commute Mode
 San Bernardino, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock15.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 San Bernardino, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock4.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.0%2.9%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  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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