Portland, Connecticut vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 66.5% more expensive than Portland, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $133,208 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Portland, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Oakland
than in Portland, Connecticut
Portland, CT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Portland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher