Berkeley, California vs. Tomales, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tomales, California is 17.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $41,188 in Tomales, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tomales, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Tomales
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Tomales, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Tomales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher