salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,511
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$104
👥 People living there
439,418
830,235
Commute to work
29.8 min
30.4 min
College degree
48.7%
60.3%
Own their home
42.3%
38.2%
Below poverty line
13.4%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $186,610 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $219,080 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $94,310 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,080 | $56,080 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 | $59,790 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Pharmacist | $177,410 | $177,410 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Physician Assistant | $184,380 | $184,380 | 0% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $146,760 | 0% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Oakland and San Francisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $152,036 in San Francisco, 28% more in San Francisco.