Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 17.3% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $369,412 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Brookline, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower