Brownsville, Texas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 140.5% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $228,440 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Oakland
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.5% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  730.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  45.3% higher