Richmond, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 12.2% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $56,103 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Oakland
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Richmond, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher