Buffalo, New York vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 99.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $139,605 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Oakland
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  757.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
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  Personal
  22.0% higher
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