Berkeley, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 26.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $118,285 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower