Bloomington, Indiana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 169.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $134,785 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.6% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher