Mountain View, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 14.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $42,737 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher