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SAN MATEO vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Mateo, California vs. Berkeley, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Berkeley, California is
4.9%
cheaper
than San Mateo, California.
You would need a salary of
$47,546
in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is
cheaper
than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Berkeley
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Berkeley is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
17.2% lower
Health
0.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.9% lower
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