Berkeley, California vs. Ypsilanti, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ypsilanti, Michigan is 59.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,460 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ypsilanti, Michigan is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Ypsilanti
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Ypsilanti, MI
Compared to Berkeley, Ypsilanti is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower