What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Bellaire, Texas?

Childcare is 73% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Bellaire, Texas?

A salary of $90,000 in Bellaire, Texas should increase to $93,662 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLAIRE vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellaire, Texas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 4.1% more expensive than Bellaire, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,662 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellaire, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Bellaire, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
73% more expensive in Oakland
than in Bellaire, Texas

Bellaire, TX vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Bellaire, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

22.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellaire, Texas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellaire, TX vs. Oakland, CA

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