Hartford, Connecticut vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 155.4% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $587,449 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
632% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Hartford, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  852.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower