Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 111.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,006 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Oakland
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.4% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher

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