Berkeley, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 11.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $44,062 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Alameda
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher