Berkeley, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 16.4% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $58,225 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher