Rio del Mar, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 20.4% more expensive than Rio del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $60,207 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Rio del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Rio del Mar, California
Rio Del Mar, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Rio Del Mar, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher