salaryAustin is 18% 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
$1,932
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$127
👥 People living there
979,539
439,418
Commute to work
23.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
59.6%
48.7%
Own their home
43.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $113,700 | +93% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $186,610 | +91% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $89,200 | +77% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $219,080 | +71% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $101,860 | +66% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $132,000 | +60% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $92,830 | +54% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $123,250 | +53% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $70,736 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Oakland?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $109,576 in Oakland, 8% more in Oakland.