What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 364% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $166,411 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 121.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $166,411 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Chicago, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

121.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

422.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

14.3% lower

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. Berkeley, CA

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