Boone, North Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 82.0% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $197,971 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Oakland
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Boone, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  121.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher