Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Altadena, California


The cost of living in Altadena, California is 13.9% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $85,411 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Altadena
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Altadena, CA
Compared to Oakland, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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