Oakland, California vs. Nashville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, North Carolina is 52.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $23,569 in Nashville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, North Carolina is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Nashville
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Nashville, NC
Compared to Oakland, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower