Barstow, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 96.1% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $98,056 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Oakland
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Barstow, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher