Seattle, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 5.2% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $178,814 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Oakland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Seattle, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.1% lower
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