What is a pro or con of living in Alameda, Californiacompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Alameda.

What salary do I need to live in Alameda, California copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts should increase to $61,332 in Alameda, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. ALAMEDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 22.7% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,332 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Alameda
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. Alameda, CA

Compared to Arlington, Alameda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.0% lower

Commute

19.7% higher

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. Alameda, CA

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