What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $117,198 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 17.2% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $117,198 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Oakland
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Washington, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

22.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Oakland, CA

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