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


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 36.1% more expensive than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,065 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Oakland
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Stanwood, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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