Oakland, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 25.4% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $137,983 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Oakland, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.4% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% higher