Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Cedar Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 54.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $34,377 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Oakland, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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