Oakland, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 44.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $64,113 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Oakland, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower