Roswell, New Mexico vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 145.8% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $122,911 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Oakland
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Roswell, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.8% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher