Zip 94501 (Alameda, CA) Cost of Living


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Alameda cost of living score
195.5
More expensive
95.5% higher
than the US average
30.4% higher
than the California average
Alameda (zip 94501), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 195.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 95.5% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% lower than the average for California.

Zip 94501 (Alameda, CA)

Housing costs in Alameda?
A typical home costs $1,146,700, which is 239.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alameda costs $2,580 per month, which is 20.0% more than the national average of $2,150 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Alameda?
To live comfortably in Alameda (zip 94501), California, a minimum annual income of $219,600 for a family, and $84,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alameda?
The cost of living in 94501 Alameda, CA is 211.8 compared to the US average of 100. This means that the cost of living in 94501 is more than double the national average. Furthermore, the median home value here is $1.1467e+006, which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. All this suggests that it can be quite expensive to live in this area; however, there are numerous benefits to living in 94501 Alameda, CA such as access to amenities and public transportation options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlamedaCaliforniaUnited States
  195.5149.9100.0
  112.6105.1100
  116.898.3100.0
  431.7234.8100.0
  $1,146,700$733,500$338,100
  86.3%102.4%100.0%
  124.5133.1100.0
  159.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Alameda
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Alameda was the best place in the world to live 30 years ago. Rich with history and beautiful victorians, friendly small town feel where everyone frequented the local  More

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Over 17 years ago

the city of alameda is really cool, especially right near park ave. excellent  More

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