salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$127
👥 People living there
344,521
439,418
Commute to work
27.4 min
29.8 min
College degree
29.7%
48.7%
Own their home
46.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $123,250 | +49% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $186,610 | +38% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $219,080 | +36% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $92,830 | +26% in Oakland |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $59,790 | +25% in Oakland |
| Civil Engineer | $108,640 | $130,160 | +20% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $146,760 | +19% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $149,990 | +19% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Anaheim and Oakland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $61,081 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Oakland?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $109,576 in Oakland, 6% more in Oakland.