Amarillo, Texas vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 169.9% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,961 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Alameda
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Amarillo, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.9% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  620.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher