Monroe, Ohio vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 131.0% more expensive than Monroe, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $288,779 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Monroe, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Alameda
than in Monroe, Ohio
Monroe, OH vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Monroe, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.0% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher