Zip 94602 (Oakland, CA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Oakland, California?
$16,710 / month
for a family, 209.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $200,520 for the year for a family.
$5,700 / month
for a single person, 19.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,400 for the year for a single person.

Oakland cost of living score
195.5
More expensive
95.5% higher
than the US average
30.4% higher
than the California average
Oakland (zip 94602), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 195.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 95.5% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% lower than the average for California.

Zip 94602 (Oakland, CA)

Housing costs in Oakland?
A typical home costs $1,046,100, which is 209.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakland costs $2,090 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Oakland?
To live comfortably in Oakland (zip 94602), California, a minimum annual income of $200,520 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oakland?
The cost of living in Oakland, CA (94602) is 211.2, which is more than twice the US average of 100. This high cost of living can be attributed to the high house median value in the same area, which is $1.0461e+006 - more than three times the national average house value of $338,100. Clearly, living in Oakland requires a significantly higher income to maintain standards of living similar to most other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOaklandCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  112.2  Unlock100.0
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  427.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  89.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  159.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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