What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Woodbury, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Woodbury, Minnesota?

A salary of $100,000 in Woodbury, Minnesota should increase to $155,781 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WOODBURY vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Woodbury, Minnesota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 55.8% more expensive than Woodbury, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $155,781 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Woodbury, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Oakland
than in Woodbury, Minnesota

Woodbury, MN vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Woodbury, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

113.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

57.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Woodbury, Minnesota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Woodbury, MN vs. Oakland, CA

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