Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 91.0% more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $95,509 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Oakland
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Ponchatoula, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher