Monrovia, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 4.7% more expensive than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $213,685 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Monrovia, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% more expensive in Oakland
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher