Columbia, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 49.2% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $149,197 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Oakland
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Columbia, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower