New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 73.7% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,014 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Oakland
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher