Berkeley, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 54.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $22,807 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Berkeley, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% lower
      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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower