salaryArlington is 6% 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
$2,666
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$127
👥 People living there
236,254
439,418
Commute to work
26.2 min
29.8 min
College degree
77.1%
48.7%
Own their home
41.3%
42.3%
Below poverty line
7.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $186,610 | +82% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $113,700 | +70% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | $219,080 | +62% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $132,000 | +57% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $89,200 | +47% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $123,250 | +41% in Oakland |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 | $59,790 | +28% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $101,860 | +28% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,666 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $63,708 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Oakland?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $109,576 in Oakland, 40% more in Arlington.