Joliet, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 183.4% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $283,353 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
561% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Joliet, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.4% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  736.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher