Auburn, Alabama vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 80.8% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $132,013 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Oakland
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Auburn, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher