Chapin, South Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 68.6% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $262,980 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Oakland
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Chapin, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher