Oakland, California vs. Anacortes, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anacortes, Washington is 25.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $56,133 in Anacortes, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anacortes, Washington is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Anacortes
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Anacortes, WA
Compared to Oakland, Anacortes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher