Palmdale, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 34.2% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $67,110 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Oakland
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher