Irvine, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 16.0% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $57,979 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Alameda
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Irvine, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher