Oakland, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 27.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $144,816 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Denver
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Oakland, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower