Wichita, Kansas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 116.3% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $108,150 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in Oakland
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Wichita, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.3% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher