Fair Oaks, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 73.3% more expensive than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $299,478 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher