Arlington, Texas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 75.1% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $175,099 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Oakland
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Arlington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher