🇺🇸 CA, United States · #27 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Oakland

10.9% above the United States average

Ranked #27 of 538 cities · More expensive than 95% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Oakland

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,093/mo USD 2,020/mo 4%
3-Bedroom USD 4,265/mo USD 3,580/mo 4%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+10.9% Expensive
Rent
+12.8% Expensive
Groceries
+15.5% Expensive
Restaurants
+17.7% Expensive
Purchasing Power
-4.0% Average

Living in Oakland: What to Expect

Oakland is expensive by global standards (ranked #27 of 538 cities). It is 10.9% more expensive than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is expensive. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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