City Intelligence
Berkeley, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Berkeley.
COL Index
176
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,900
Home price
$1,200,000
Population
124,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Berkeley.
Affordability
6/100
Weak
6
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
39/100
Weak
39
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Berkeley
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $420,600 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $316,800 | 89 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $316,800 | 89 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $308,000 | 88 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $290,400 | 84 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $281,600 | 83 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $281,600 | 83 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $255,200 | 78 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $246,400 | 76 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $246,400 | 76 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Berkeley has the local purchasing power of approximately $56,800 in a national-average city.