Larkspur, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 17.9% cheaper than Larkspur, California.

You would need a salary of $41,058 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Larkspur, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Larkspur, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Larkspur, California
Larkspur, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Larkspur, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower