Alum Rock, CA vs Pleasant Hill, CA

Alum Rock is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Hill, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Alum Rock scores 185 compared to 203 for Pleasant Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alum Rock is $2,412/month compared to $2,511/month in Pleasant Hill — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alum Rock is more affordable at $880,000 median vs $1,040,600.

Median household income in Alum Rock is $111,976 compared to $144,513 in Pleasant Hill (-22.5%). While Pleasant Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alum Rock spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Pleasant Hill.