Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 28.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $35,667 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Carson
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Carson, CA
Compared to Alameda, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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