Oakland, California vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 40.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $29,887 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in New Haven
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Oakland, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher