Medford, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 55.2% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $2 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Medford, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower