Elk Grove, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 74.2% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $139,357 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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