Stamford, Connecticut vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 25.3% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $93,132 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Oakland
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Stamford, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower