Alameda, CA vs Windsor, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 29.2% cheaper than Alameda. With a cost index of 164 vs 212, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to Alameda should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alameda is $2,394/month compared to $2,087/month in Windsor — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $763,200 median vs $1,203,900.

Median household income in Alameda is $132,015 compared to $129,004 in Windsor (+2.3%). Alameda does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alameda spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Windsor.