Baltimore, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 93.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $626,647 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Oakland
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.3% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher