Brentwood, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 37.8% more expensive than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $96,478 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Brentwood, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher