Covington, Louisiana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 79.2% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $204,274 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Oakland
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Covington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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