Boston, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 55.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $150,685 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Boston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
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  Personal
  13.7% lower
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