Sterling, Colorado vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 118.4% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $218,441 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Oakland
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Sterling, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.4% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher