Alamo, CA Cost of Living


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Alamo cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Alamo, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Alamo, CA

Housing costs in Alamo?
A typical home costs $2,355,900, which is 596.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 221.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alamo costs $3,680 per month, which is 157.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Alamo?
To live comfortably in Alamo, California, a minimum annual income of $451,440 for a family, and $120,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alamo?
The cost of living in Alamo, CA is high compared to surrounding areas. Housing costs are especially expensive with median rent for a one-bedroom apartment running up to around $2,500 per month. The cost of goods and services are also on the higher side due to its proximity to San Francisco. Transportation costs are also generally higher as most residents rely on cars rather than public transportation. Despite the high cost of living, Alamo offers an excellent quality of life. The city has a good public school system, several parks and trails, and plenty of amenities that make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlamoCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  118.7105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  833.5234.8100.0
  $2,355,900$733,500$338,100
  101.3%102.4%100.0%
  129.2133.1100.0
  157.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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A loveey, quiet suburb with some semi-rural, horsey areas left.Being upscale, there are some Type A's and snobs but generally people say, "Hi" when walking in the  More

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Over 13 years ago

who ever wrote this is  More

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Over 17 years ago

great climate, great schools, close to everything, housing prices are extremely  More

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