Morris Plains, New Jersey vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 52.5% more expensive than Morris Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $76,253 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Morris Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Alameda
than in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains, NJ vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Morris Plains, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower