Wayland, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 3.6% more expensive than Wayland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,820 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Wayland, Massachusetts
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
31% more expensive in Oakland
than in Wayland, Massachusetts
Wayland, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Wayland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower