What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to Berkeley, California?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to Berkeley, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Berkeley, California could decrease to $47,146 in Rancho San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BERKELEY vs. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Berkeley, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 37.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $47,146 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Berkeley, California

Berkeley, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to Berkeley, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.2% higher

Commute

5.7% higher

Health

23.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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