Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 116.0% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,886 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Oakland
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Brainerd, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.0% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher