Garden Grove, California vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 38.8% more expensive than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $69,383 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Albany
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Garden Grove, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher