Alameda, CA vs Oakland, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Median rents are similar: $2,876 in Alameda, CA vs $2,758 in Oakland, CA. Household income is higher in Alameda, CA ($137,697 vs $101,600). Alameda, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (61.5%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents