Elma, Washington vs. Oroville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oroville, California is 5.1% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,541 in Oroville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oroville, California is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
49% more expensive in Oroville
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs. Oroville, CA
Compared to Elma, Oroville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher