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SAN FRANCISCO vs. OAKLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Oakland, California

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 27.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $39,785 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Oakland
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs Oakland, CA

Compared to San Francisco, Oakland is:

Homeowner

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27.7% lower

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

20.5% lower

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

7.4% lower

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