Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 32.0% more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,012 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Oakland
than in Westborough, Massachusetts
Westborough, MA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Westborough, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher