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CAMBRIDGE vs. OAKLAND
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Oakland, California is
1.6%
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$33,532
in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
28% more expensive in Oakland
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Oakland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
9.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.3% lower
Commute
31.5% higher
Health
30.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.8% lower
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