Newark, New Jersey vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 43.7% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,238 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Oakland
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Newark, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower