West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 58.0% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $118,509 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Oakland
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to West Hartford, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower