Oakland, California vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 24.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $56,473 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in West Orange
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. West Orange, NJ
Compared to Oakland, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher