Manhattan, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 7.6% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $44,130 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower