Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 40.3% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $70,171 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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