Fitchburg, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 122.7% more expensive than Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $111,355 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Fitchburg, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg, WI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Fitchburg, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher