Stanford, New York vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 50.6% more expensive than Stanford, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,299 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Stanford, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Oakland
than in Stanford, New York
Stanford, NY vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Stanford, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher