What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Taxes is 28% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

A salary of $110,000 in Cambridge, Massachusetts should increase to $111,773 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CAMBRIDGE vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 1.6% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $111,773 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
28% more expensive in Oakland
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Cambridge, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.3% lower

Commute

31.5% higher

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cambridge, MA vs. Oakland, CA

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