Fairfax, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 60.8% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $160,796 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
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  Personal
  2.5% lower
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