Moscow, Idaho vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 111.5% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $105,740 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Alameda
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Moscow, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.5% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  93.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher