Berkeley, California vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 6.5% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $53,252 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
6% more expensive in Kensington
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower