Covington, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 28.2% more expensive than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,089 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Oakland
than in Covington, Washington
Covington, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Covington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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