Benicia, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 32.7% more expensive than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $218,888 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Alameda
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Benicia, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher