Salinas, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 69.6% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $110,246 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Salinas, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher