Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Wellesley, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 1.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $49,519 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% cheaper in Wellesley
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Wellesley, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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