Marblehead, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 9.6% more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $164,339 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
19% more expensive in Oakland
than in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Marblehead, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher