Vacaville, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 78.5% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $94,606 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher