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SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Oakland, California

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

You would need a salary of $518,279 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

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5.2% higher

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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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Personal

7.1% lower

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