Alameda, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 50.8% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $24,595 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fresno
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Alameda, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower