Bothell, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 5.8% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $529,077 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% more expensive in Oakland
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Bothell, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower