Columbus, Ohio vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 104.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $71,499 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Oakland
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Columbus, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher