Rockland, Maine vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 116.6% more expensive than Rockland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $108,282 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Rockland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Oakland
than in Rockland, Maine
Rockland, ME vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Rockland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  120.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher