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SAN FRANCISCO vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Berkeley, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Berkeley, California is
2.3%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$762,736
in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
13% cheaper in Berkeley
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Berkeley is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
13.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.4% lower
Commute
25.0% lower
Health
1.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.6% lower
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