Modesto, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 82.8% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $91,384 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Alameda
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Modesto, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher