Alhambra, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 6.3% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $53,151 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Solvang
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower