Columbia, South Carolina vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 182.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,604 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
547% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Columbia, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.0% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  776.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher