salaryColorado Springs is 15% 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
$1,901
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$127
👥 People living there
487,887
439,418
Commute to work
22.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
42.7%
48.7%
Own their home
60.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
9%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $212,500 | +100% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $186,610 | +94% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $113,700 | +80% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $219,080 | +69% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $101,860 | +67% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $92,830 | +57% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $89,200 | +55% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $132,000 | +44% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $68,881 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Oakland?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $109,576 in Oakland, 17% more in Oakland.
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