What it actually costs to live in
Alameda County, CA.
Living wage breakdown for Alameda County, California — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $26.64 | $55,406 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $39.51 | $82,183 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $51.34 | $106,790 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $62.94 | $130,917 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $33.45 | $69,579 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $46.93 | $97,609 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $58.39 | $121,454 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $69.62 | $144,808 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $23,282 | $1,940 |
| Food | $5,538 | $462 |
| Medical | $4,284 | $357 |
| Transportation | $6,406 | $534 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,617 | $218 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,306 | $276 |
| Taxes | $9,973 | $831 |
| Total | $55,406 | $4,617 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$26.64/hr
Minimum wage$16.50/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.