El Centro, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 78.8% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $134,119 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Oakland
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to El Centro, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher