What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Richmond, California?

Median Home Cost is 114% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Richmond, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Richmond, California should increase to $75,747 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 51.5% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $75,747 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Richmond, California

Richmond, CA vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Richmond, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

10.9% lower

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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