Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Boone, Iowa


The cost of living in Boone, Iowa is 57.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $32,167 in Boone, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, Iowa is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Boone
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Boone, IA
Compared to Oakland, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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