Decorah, Iowa vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 108.4% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,191 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Oakland
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Decorah, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  110.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher