Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Belmont, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts is 16.7% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $58,357 in Belmont, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Belmont
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Belmont, MA
Compared to Oakland, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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