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BERKELEY vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Berkeley, California vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
49.0%
cheaper
than Berkeley, California.
You would need a salary of
$56,131
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
8.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
72.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.8% higher
Commute
1.9% higher
Health
11.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.8% lower
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