Vallejo, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 82.7% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $91,373 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Vallejo, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher