Gainesville, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 68.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,384 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower