Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 34.1% more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $603,533 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Oakland
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Ashland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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