Oakland vs San Francisco: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Oakland is about 15% cheaper overall. Here is how Oakland and San Francisco compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Oakland cost-of-living index: 152 vs 100
- San Francisco cost-of-living index: 178 vs 100
- Oakland median 2BR rent: $2,900/mo
- San Francisco median 2BR rent: $4,200/mo
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