Berkeley, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 36.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,279 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Washington
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Berkeley, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower