salaryArlington is 12% cheaperBased 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
$1,648
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$127
👥 People living there
397,742
439,418
Commute to work
26.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
32.6%
48.7%
Own their home
54.3%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $186,610 | +84% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $89,200 | +83% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $113,700 | +75% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $219,080 | +67% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $123,250 | +64% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $38,860 | +61% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $92,830 | +57% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $101,860 | +57% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,648 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $67,289 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Oakland?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $109,576 in Oakland, 26% more in Oakland.