Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Arvada, Colorado


The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 25.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $82,084 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Arvada
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Arvada, CO
Compared to Oakland, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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