Arlington, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 47.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $221,194 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Arlington, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower