Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, New Jersey vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 23.2% more expensive than Oakland, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,601 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Oakland, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Seattle
than in Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland, NJ vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Oakland, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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