Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, New York vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 131.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $173,266 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Oakland
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Watertown, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.0% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  90.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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