Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 39.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $45,728 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Surprise
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Oakland, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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