Berkeley, California vs. Westwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, California is 55.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $22,325 in Westwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, 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 Westwood
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Westwood, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower