Oakland, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 14.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $26,451 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Washington
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Oakland, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower