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SANTA MONICA vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$43,821
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.4% 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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Food
2.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
29.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.0% higher
Commute
23.3% lower
Health
29.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.2% higher
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