Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 25.2% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,394 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Oakland
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Wellesley, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower