Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 47.7% more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,911 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Alameda
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Quincy, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower