Sonora, California vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 95.2% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $97,580 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Albany
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Sonora, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher