West Ocean City, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 75.3% more expensive than West Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $131,455 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than West Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Oakland
than in West Ocean City, Maryland
West Ocean City, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to West Ocean City, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher