Spokane, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 79.0% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,824 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Oakland
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Spokane, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher