Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Alameda, California


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 113.2% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $159,901 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Alameda
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Alameda, CA
Compared to Madison, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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