salaryOntario is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,511
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$134
👥 People living there
439,418
180,547
Commute to work
29.8 min
31.5 min
College degree
48.7%
22.5%
Own their home
42.3%
58%
Below poverty line
13.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Ontario for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $69,840 | -43% in Ontario |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $102,260 | -32% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $79,160 | -30% in Ontario |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $133,270 | -29% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $133,940 | -28% in Ontario |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $105,730 | -28% in Ontario |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $83,920 | -24% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $101,870 | -23% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Ontario is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,618 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $55,241 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Ontario?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $95,923 in Ontario, 14% more in Oakland.