What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $69,688 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is 7.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $69,688 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County)
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), CA

Compared to Oakland, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) is:

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7.1% lower

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% lower

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

3.7% higher

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Personal

0.3% lower

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