Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 45.7% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $174,897 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Oakland
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher