Cost of Living in Alameda County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $74,458.

Median family income: $155,116.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

14thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$155,116

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Alameda County, CA.

$23,230 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$74,458

Per year

  • Housing:$23,230
  • Taxes:$17,580
  • Transport:$13,001
  • Other Costs:$8,771
  • Healthcare:$6,856
  • Food:$5,019
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in California

1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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