salaryNewark is 3% 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
$1,867
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$127
👥 People living there
310,178
439,418
Commute to work
32.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
19.7%
48.7%
Own their home
24.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
23.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
11.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $186,610 | +56% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | $219,080 | +34% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $146,760 | +34% in Oakland |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $177,410 | +26% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $132,000 | +25% in Oakland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,910 | $94,310 | +24% in Oakland |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $59,790 | +24% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $123,250 | +23% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Newark is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,867 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $61,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Oakland?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $109,576 in Oakland, 49% more in Oakland.