Benton, Illinois vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 145.5% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,740 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
801% more expensive in Oakland
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Benton, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  897.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher