Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Decatur, Alabama


The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 54.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $22,783 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Decatur
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Decatur, AL
Compared to Oakland, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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