Folsom, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 18.9% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $59,468 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Oakland
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Folsom, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher