South Riding, Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 17.5% more expensive than South Riding, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,117 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Riding, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than South Riding, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Oakland
than in South Riding, Virginia
South Riding, VA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to South Riding, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower