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DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Oakland, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Oakland, California is
99.0%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$182,072
in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1044% more expensive in Oakland
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Detroit, Oakland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
99.0% higher
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Food
25.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1,263.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% higher
Commute
29.4% lower
Health
42.8% higher
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Personal
15.2% higher
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