Alameda, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 1.4% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $49,286 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Carmel Valley Village
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Alameda, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower