Oakland, California vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 55.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $22,040 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Silver City
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Oakland, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower