Renton, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 22.1% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,030 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Oakland
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Renton, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower