Ardmore, Pennsylvania vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 78.7% more expensive than Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $134,043 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Ardmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Alameda
than in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Ardmore, PA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Ardmore, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher