What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Kingsport, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 305% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Kingsport, Tennessee?

A salary of $65,000 in Kingsport, Tennessee should increase to $144,308 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KINGSPORT vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 122.0% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $144,308 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Oakland
than in Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport, TN vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Kingsport, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

452.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

55.5% higher

Health

19.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kingsport, TN vs. Oakland, CA

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