Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 64.8% more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,599 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Oakland
than in Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, NC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mooresville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher