Berkeley, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 65.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $17,205 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in El Paso
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Berkeley, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower