Alhambra, California vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 10.1% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $44,958 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Whittier
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher