Houston, Texas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 149.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,764 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Houston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  545.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
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  Personal
  11.0% higher
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