Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Cherokee, Iowa


The cost of living in Cherokee, Iowa is 66.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $38,814 in Cherokee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cherokee, Iowa is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Cherokee
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Cherokee, IA
Compared to Alameda, Cherokee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% lower
      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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  53.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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