Events & Creative, California

Custom Baker cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Custom Baker figure in Oakland is about $190 per cake, about 26% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$190

per cake

Fair price range: $89 to $506

On the low end
$89
On the high end
$506

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Servings
  2. Fondant
  3. Design
  4. Delivery
  5. Dietary

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose buttercream
  2. Pickup instead of delivery
  3. Skip sculpted cakes
  4. Order a sheet cake for guests
  5. Ask per-serving pricing

Custom Baker in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Oakland, CA$190
$89 to $506
National typical$150
$70 to $400
Irvine, CA$177
$83 to $472
Thousand Oaks, CA$178
$83 to $474
Los Angeles, CA$173
$81 to $462
Arlington, VA$174
$81 to $464
Stamford, CT$171
$80 to $456

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Questions people ask

Custom Baker in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Custom Baker typically costs about $190 per cake, with most prices between $89 and $506.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Custom Baker earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 26% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.