Livermore, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 31.0% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $98,255 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Livermore, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher