Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 86.8% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $140,079 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Oakland
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher