Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 39.2% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $278,396 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Arlington, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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