Oakland, California vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 8.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $71,062 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Hoboken
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Oakland, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower