Alameda County, CA Cost of Living


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Alameda cost of living score
195.5
More expensive
95.5% higher
than the US average
30.4% higher
than the California average
Alameda Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 195.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 95.5% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% lower than the average for California.

Alameda County, CA

Housing costs in Alameda?
A typical home costs $1,034,400, which is 205.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alameda costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Alameda?
To live comfortably in Alameda Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $198,360 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alameda?
The cost of living in Alameda County, CA is significantly higher than the national average. With a median house value of $1.0344 million, home ownership costs are much higher than the US average of $338,100. The cost of living index for Alameda county is 195.5, nearly double the US average of 100. This means that basic goods and services in this county are almost twice as expensive compared to other regions in the United States. Despite the higher costs associated with living in Alameda County, it remains a popular destination due to its many amenities and attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlamedaCaliforniaUnited States
  195.5149.9100.0
  112.5105.1100
  116.898.3100.0
  376.9234.8100.0
  $1,034,400$733,500$338,100
  93.1%102.4%100.0%
  124.4133.1100.0
  159.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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