New York, New York vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 24.6% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $186,833 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Alameda
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to New York, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower