Cost of Living Calculator - Belmont, Massachusetts vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 14.3% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $85,680 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Oakland
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Belmont, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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