San Antonio, Texas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 96.5% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,860 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Oakland
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher