After looking at median rents, Consumer Affairs also found you'd need to earn more than $124,000 to live comfortably in San Jose, roughly $117,000 in Fremont and about $99,000 in Oakland. "Oakland is the only Bay Area city that does not require a six-figure income in order to live comfortably," Sowell said.
Oakland offers a more affordable alternative to San Francisco while maintaining its own unique appeal. Housing options in Oakland neighborhoods include historic bungalows, mid-century homes, and modern apartments in areas like Uptown or Lake Merritt.
Living Wage Calculation for San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA 1 ADULT2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) 0 Children1 Child Living Wage $30.91 $32.49 Poverty Wage $7.52 $6.41 Minimum Wage $16.50 $16.50
Fully owner-occupied units, including single family homes. Hospitals, skilled nursing, or health facilities. Non-profits or substance abuse recovery facilities. Non-profits to support the homelessness.
As of August 2023, the maximum allowable annual rent increase in the Los Angeles Area is restricted to 8.8% (5% + CPI of 3.8%).