Alum Rock, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Alum Rock, California?
$14,220 / month
for a family, 163.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $170,640 for the year for a family.
$7,500 / month
for a single person, 57.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $90,000 for the year for a single person.

Alum Rock cost of living score
231
More expensive
131.0% higher
than the US average
54.1% higher
than the California average
Alum Rock, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 231, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 131.0% higher than the U.S. average and 54.1% lower than the average for California.

Alum Rock, CA

Housing costs in Alum Rock?
A typical home costs $891,400, which is 163.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alum Rock costs $2,640 per month, which is 84.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Alum Rock?
To live comfortably in Alum Rock, California, a minimum annual income of $170,640 for a family, and $90,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alum Rock?
The cost of living in Alum Rock, CA is slightly above the national average. Although the median household income here is lower than the US median, the cost of housing, groceries, and utilities are higher compared to the US average. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Alum Rock can range from $1,200 to $1,500 per month, while homeownership costs can be as high as $550,000. Food prices are also higher than the national average. Despite this difference in cost of living, residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to local parks and recreation areas, excellent schools and universities, and plenty of job opportunities in nearby cities like San Jose and Santa Clara.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAlum RockCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  111.5  Unlock100.0
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  299.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  94.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  156.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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