Sayreville, New Jersey vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 42.9% more expensive than Sayreville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,457 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Sayreville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Oakland
than in Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville, NJ vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Sayreville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower