Fairmont, Minnesota vs. Oakdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakdale, California is 76.4% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $88,198 in Oakdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakdale, California is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Oakdale
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs. Oakdale, CA
Compared to Fairmont, Oakdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher