West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 63.4% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $212,454 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Oakland
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher