Long Beach, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 49.8% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $74,890 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher