Whittier, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 59.1% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $79,539 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Whittier, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher