Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Shoals, Indiana


The cost of living in Shoals, Indiana is 58.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $49,292 in Shoals, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shoals, Indiana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Shoals
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Shoals, IN
Compared to Oakland, Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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