Mesa, Arizona vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 119.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $213,239 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Mesa, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.8% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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