Laurel, Montana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 84.4% more expensive than Laurel, Montana.

You would need a salary of $92,215 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Laurel, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Oakland
than in Laurel, Montana
Laurel, MT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Laurel, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher