Southborough, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 56.9% more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $235,319 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Southborough, Massachusetts
Southborough, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Southborough, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher