Oakland, California vs. Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is 33.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $33,286 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ardmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Ardmore
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Ardmore, PA
Compared to Oakland, Ardmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher