Oakland, California vs. Lanham, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lanham, Maryland is 31.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $51,076 in Lanham, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lanham, Maryland is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lanham
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Lanham, MD
Compared to Oakland, Lanham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher