Berkeley, California vs. Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is 67.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,522 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Mount Pleasant, MI
Compared to Berkeley, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower