Should I move to Oakland?

Oakland, CA, United States has a cost of living 14.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 85.6). It is ranked #32 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 136.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Oakland?

The cost of living in Oakland is 14.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 85.6). Groceries are 1.5% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 9.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,491 per month. Local purchasing power index is 136.7 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 CA, United States · #32 of 558 cities · 2026

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14.4% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

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-14.4%

vs NYC

EUR 1,491

Affitto stimato a

136.7

Potere d'Acquisto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Oakland

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

85.6 Above average

Affitto

58.1 Moderate

Generi Alimentari

101.5 Expensive

Ristoranti

90.3 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

136.7 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Oakland

1 camera — Centro città EUR 1,491/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 1,118/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 2,596/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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