Santa Monica, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 12.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $350,570 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
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  12.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
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  Personal
  7.2% higher
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