Alameda, CA vs Oakland, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Oakland, CA is 11% cheaper to rent than Alameda, CA, with median rents of $2,614 vs $2,948. 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