Redwood City, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 14.1% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $42,937 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower