Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Alhambra, California


The cost of living in Alhambra, California is 5.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $47,195 in Alhambra, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alhambra, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Alhambra
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Alhambra, CA
Compared to Oakland, Alhambra is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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