Reno, Nevada vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 45.9% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $128,364 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Oakland
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Reno, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher