2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Oakland, CA vs La Center, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in La Center or is it cheaper to live in Oakland?
- La Center is 37.2% less expensive than Oakland.

Which city has more affordable housing, La Center or Oakland?
- La Center housing costs are 38.4% less expensive than Oakland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oakland or is Health Care more affordable in La Center.
- Health related expenses are 22.1% less in La Center.
 Oakland, CALa Center, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock122.8100
 Food & Groceries111.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.0100
 Housing316.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$627,100$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock133.0100
 Miscellaneous158.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for La Center    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

We moved to La Center 18 months ago from Vancouver, WA. Came here because we had heard how good the schools are and wanted to move to a smaller town. It is beautiful  More

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Over 19 years ago

our family has just moved to LaCenter,WA. from Vancouver,WA after eighteen years. This is truly a wonderful little town of 2100 residences. Friendly, pictursque,and very  More

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