Berkeley, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 50.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $39,614 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Berkeley, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower