Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 97.0% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $147,749 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Alameda
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.0% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher