Alameda, California vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 69.7% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $84,833 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Orinda
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Alameda, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower