Alameda, California vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 26.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $36,667 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Garden Grove
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Alameda, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower