Downey, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 56.3% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $78,131 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Downey, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher