Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 136.0% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $141,578 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Oakland
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Tupelo, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.0% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher