St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 179.3% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $209,441 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
791% more expensive in Alameda
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.3% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  846.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  76.6% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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