salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,538
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$127
👥 People living there
459,745
439,418
Commute to work
27.3 min
29.8 min
College degree
37.4%
48.7%
Own their home
30.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
19.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Miami | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $186,610 | +104% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $146,760 | +77% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $101,860 | +75% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $89,200 | +73% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | $219,080 | +67% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $132,000 | +65% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $92,830 | +58% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $123,250 | +56% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Miami and Oakland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $60,766 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Miami or Oakland?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $109,576 in Oakland, 39% more in Oakland.