Vancouver, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 49.6% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $149,576 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Oakland
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher