Stanford, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 46.1% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $16,160 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Stanford, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher