Oakland, California vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 55.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $58,482 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Athens
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Oakland, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower