Mason, Ohio vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 67.6% more expensive than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $83,808 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Oakland
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mason, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher