2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Oakland, CA vs Whidbey Island Station, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Whidbey Island Station or is it cheaper to live in Oakland?
- Whidbey Island Station is 38.0% less expensive than Oakland.

Which city has more affordable housing, Whidbey Island Station or Oakland?
- Whidbey Island Station housing costs are 71.4% less expensive than Oakland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oakland or is Health Care more affordable in Whidbey Island Station.
- Health related expenses are 19.1% less in Whidbey Island Station.
 Oakland, CAWhidbey Island Station, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.2100
 Food & Groceries111.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.5100
 Housing316.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$448,500$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.2100
 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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