Phoenix, Arizona vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 93.2% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $164,213 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Alameda
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher