Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Illinois vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 157.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,853 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
882% more expensive in Oakland
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Decatur, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.7% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,071.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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