Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 81.2% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $135,930 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Oakland, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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