Emeryville, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 67.1% more expensive than Emeryville, California.

You would need a salary of $409,421 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emeryville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Emeryville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Emeryville, California
Emeryville, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Emeryville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower