Seattle, Washington vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 42.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,007 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Seattle, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
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  Personal
  7.2% lower
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