Oakland, California vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 22.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $38,669 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in National City
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. National City, CA
Compared to Oakland, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower