Alameda, CA vs Berkeley, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Median rents are similar: $2,948 in Alameda, CA vs $2,941 in Berkeley, CA. Household income is higher in Alameda, CA ($137,697 vs $108,092). Berkeley, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (74.9%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents