Oakland, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 38.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $43,428 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Sonora
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Oakland, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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