Mesa, Arizona vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 62.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,411 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Oakland
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mesa, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
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  Personal
  12.5% higher
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