Folsom, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 60.6% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $80,290 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Folsom, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher