2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Berkeley, CA vs Lynwood, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lynwood or is it cheaper to live in Berkeley?
- Lynwood is 17.3% less expensive than Berkeley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lynwood or Berkeley?
- Lynwood housing costs are 64.8% less expensive than Berkeley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Berkeley or is Health Care more affordable in Lynwood.
- Health related expenses are 22.8% less in Lynwood.
 Berkeley, CALynwood, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries114.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing521.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$602,300$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock162.7100
 Miscellaneous158.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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Reviews for Lynwood    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have lived in this city all my life. Location to areas of recreation, shopping, LAX is outstanding. Cost of living here is low, for those that have children, this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well i think that Lynwood,Ca is very nice it has its ups and downs. The weather is just right, it's never too hot or too cold, it's perfect for me.I really enjoy  More

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