Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Washington Heights, New York


The cost of living in Washington Heights, New York is 35.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $32,210 in Washington Heights, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington Heights, New York is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Washington Heights
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Washington Heights, NY
Compared to Oakland, Washington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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