Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 132.2% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $174,178 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
523% more expensive in Oakland
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Wheeling, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  715.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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