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Cost & Benefits

Oakland vs Terra Alta

Simple answer

You'd likely save $72 a month in Oakland.

Typical rent is $742 in Terra Alta and $670 in Oakland. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Oakland

Maryland

Typical rent
$670
Typical pay
$53,289 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,014
Price index
105.0 (state)

Terra Alta

West Virginia

Typical rent
$742
Typical pay
$50,536 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,143
Price index
93.3 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.