Elkhart, Indiana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 120.9% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $110,451 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Oakland
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Elkhart, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.9% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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