Champaign, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 200.9% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $126,371 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
593% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Champaign, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  756.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher