Berkeley, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 29.2% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $42,451 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in New York
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Berkeley, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.8% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher