Huntsville, Alabama vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 94.6% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $278,275 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Oakland
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher