Madera, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 107.9% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $103,960 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Alameda
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Madera, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.9% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher