South Pasadena, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 6.4% more expensive than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $53,216 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than South Pasadena, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% more expensive in Berkeley
than in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to South Pasadena, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher