Berkeley, CA vs Campbell, CA

Berkeley is moderately more affordable than Campbell, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Berkeley scores 216 compared to 250 for Campbell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Campbell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berkeley is $2,127/month compared to $2,751/month in Campbell — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berkeley is more affordable at $1,351,100 median vs $1,550,000.

Median household income in Berkeley is $108,558 compared to $147,128 in Campbell (-26.2%). While Campbell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berkeley spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Campbell.