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The 'not so nice' areas of Oakland aren't bad, as long as you stay out of East Oakland. I'm living in West Oakland right now. My rent is 1/3 the cost of an equ
by mmanfrin 14y ago
The 'not so nice' areas of Oakland aren't bad, as long as you stay out of East Oakland.
I'm living in West Oakland right now. My rent is 1/3 the cost of an equivalent room in SF, and my commute is shorter (7 minute BART ride). I feel perfectly safe.
- rdouble 14y agoOakland's crime problems are partially structural. It is much more car oriented and spread out, with a lot of dead zones where nobody is around. Thus it's much easier for a group of people to drive up behind you and rob you and then drive away. Personally, I would not suggest West Oakland unless you are broke. I felt safe, too, until I got jacked.