Oakland, California

The Bay Area of California is one of the most costly regions to live in the United States. Although Oakland's cost of living is not as high as that of adjacent San Francisco, the city's proximity has drove up real estate prices in recent years. Oakland, California and other nearby cities have effectively become suburbs for Bay Area computer employees unable to afford to reside in San Francisco.

No matter where the Raiders play, many people will associate them with Oakland and iconic coach John Madden. Despite its proximity to San Francisco, Oakland is a separate city with its own marine heritage, milder climate, and highly regarded airport. Even if you can't tailgate at any more Raiders home games, there's plenty to do in the city. A neighborhood named Hive Oakland, for example, is a local "secret." This meeting place in Oakland's Uptown District is booming with the arts, multiculturalism, and some of the greatest mezcal and tequila in the city. The problem is that living there will cost you money. That's because Oakland's cost of living is 49 percent more than the national average, according to PayScale.

Cost of Living: 53.9% higher than U.S. average