Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 68.1% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,048 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Oakland
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  54.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher