Oakland, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 37.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $86,788 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Oakland, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower