Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 13.5% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $120,286 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Alameda, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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