Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 113.4% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $160,067 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Oakland
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Greensboro, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.4% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher