Berkeley, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 62.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $74,276 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in College Station
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Berkeley, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% lower
      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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower