Tempe, Arizona vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 111.6% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $253,961 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Tempe, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher