Manhattan, New York vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 20.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $10,364 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Oakland
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower