Mill Valley, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 35.7% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $90,051 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Oakland
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower