Alamo, CA is a city located in Contra Costa County with a population of 15,000. Located near San Ramon and Danville, Alamo is a small suburban town with plenty of shopping centers and educational activities nearby. The 2-bedroom rent in Alamo is $3,680 which is $2,250 more than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Alamo is 119 versus the US average which sits at 100. This means that grocery prices are 19% higher in Alamo compared to the national average. Local companies near Alamo include Chevron Corporation, 24 Hour Fitness, Safeway Inc., and Children's Creativity Museum.
Alamo has an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The US average is 6.0%.
Alamo has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Alamo
- The Sales Tax Rate for Alamo is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Alamo is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Alamo
- The average income of a Alamo resident is $77,281 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Alamo resident is $250,001 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.