Stockton, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 52.7% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $271,773 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Oakland
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Stockton, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher