Auburn, Alabama vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 144.2% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $244,162 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Auburn, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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