Evanston, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 93.4% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,370 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Evanston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher