Oakland, CA Cost Of Living
Oakland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Oakland, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Oakland has an overall cost of living index of 157 which is 1.6x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Oakland has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Oakland ranks as #5,964 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Oakland ranks as the #455 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Oakland Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Oakland | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 126 | 100 | |
Oakland, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Oakland | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $730,000 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,539 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $80,143 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 9.1x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Oakland Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.39 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $13.23 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Oakland Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.73 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.89 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.87 | $2.05 |
Detailed Oakland Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.39 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $67.86 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $3.07 | $2.34 |
Detailed Oakland Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.35 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.57 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $136.92 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $146.83 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.38 | $99.13 |
Detailed Oakland Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.38 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.03 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $269.4 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $187.26 | $175.64 |
Oakland SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Oakland
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Oakland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | 123,065 | 194 | 1.2x |
| San Mateo, CA | 103,619 | 205 | 1.3x |
| San Leandro, CA | 90,489 | 150 | 1.0x |
| San Ramon, CA | 81,344 | 201 | 1.3x |
| Alameda, CA | 79,827 | 181 | 1.2x |
| San Bruno, CA | 44,663 | 184 | 1.2x |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 30,117 | 151 | 1.0x |
| San Carlos, CA | 29,647 | 237 | 1.5x |
| Belmont, CA | 26,963 | 231 | 1.5x |
| Ashland, CA | 23,566 | 138 | 0.9x |
