Cost of Living in Alamo, CA

Population 14,441 · California · Data vintage 2023

500

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $2 million, the typical home in Alamo costs about 7× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros.

Geographically, Alamo sits roughly 8 miles south of Concord. Median home values run roughly 165% higher than Concord's $756,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 656

Rent 266

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Alamo

The median home value in Alamo is $2,000,001 — 556% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Alamo has a cost of living index of 500 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 400% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

556% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$2,470,305

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

166% above avg

Zillow Rent

$3,497/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

47.6x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

0.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,195

1 BR

$1,241

2 BR

$1,544

3 BR

$2,163

4 BR

$2,556

Owner-occupied 92.4%

Renter-occupied 7.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$3,501

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $4,115/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

33.2 min

23% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

30.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

53.7%

Carpooled

8.0%

Public transit

4.4%

Walked

2.3%

Work from home

30.0%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%

Total Sales Tax 8.7%

State rate 7.3%

Avg local rate 1.4%

Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$250,001

235% above avg

Per Capita Income

$144,575

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

30% below avg

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Labor Force Participation

57.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 44.2%

Graduate degree 32.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.8

Male median age 51.2

Female median age 50.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate

47.4%

Good air days/yr

110

Max AQI recorded

270

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Alamo, CA?

Alamo has a cost index of 500 (100 = national average). It is 400% above the national average.

What is average rent in Alamo, CA?

The median gross rent in Alamo is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Alamo?

The median home value in Alamo is $2,000,001 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Alamo?

The median household income in Alamo is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Alamo, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alamo is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Alamo, CA affordable?

Alamo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 500 — about 400% higher than the national average.

Alamo at a Glance

Population: 14,441
Median Income: $250,001
Home Value: $2,000,001
Median Rent: $3,501/mo
Unemployment: 3.4%
Sales Tax: 8.7%

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