Lake Grove, New York vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 29.3% more expensive than Lake Grove, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,652 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Grove, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lake Grove, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lake Grove, New York
Lake Grove, NY vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lake Grove, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher