Columbia, Missouri vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 165.4% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $148,606 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Columbia, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.4% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher