Cost of Living Calculator - Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 4.2% more expensive than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,171 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion, PA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Lower Merion, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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