Berkley, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 114.6% more expensive than Berkley, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $321,856 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkley, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Berkley, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in San Jose
than in Berkley, Michigan
Berkley, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Berkley, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.6% higher
      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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower