Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Minot, North Dakota


The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 51.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $190,965 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Minot
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Minot, ND
Compared to Oakland, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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