Fremont, California vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 28.6% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $35,701 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Benicia
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Fremont, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower