Cost of Living Calculator - St. Joseph, Michigan vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 96.8% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,387 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Oakland
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs Oakland, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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