Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 122.1% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,961 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.1% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher