Fremont, CA vs Livermore, CA

Livermore is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 235 compared to 206 for Livermore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fremont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $2,905/month compared to $2,640/month in Livermore — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livermore is more affordable at $1,038,600 median vs $1,289,400.

Median household income in Fremont is $176,350 compared to $153,602 in Livermore (+14.8%). While Fremont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Livermore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.9°F vs 59.9°F). Livermore receives more rainfall at 15.2" per year compared to 13.5" in Fremont.