Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 115.0% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $236,480 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lynchburg, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.0% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  395.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher