Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 45.7% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,830 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Somerville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower