salaryAtlanta is 16% 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
$1,999
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$127
👥 People living there
505,268
439,418
Commute to work
26.5 min
29.8 min
College degree
59.2%
48.7%
Own their home
46.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $113,700 | +140% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $132,000 | +117% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $38,860 | +111% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $186,610 | +86% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $89,200 | +76% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $219,080 | +65% in Oakland |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $184,380 | +65% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $92,830 | +58% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $69,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Oakland?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $109,576 in Oakland, 16% more in Oakland.