Bothell, Washington vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 42.9% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $414,311 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Bothell, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower